Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve


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Archive for July, 2011

Man Fasts to Protest Mine

Below is a statement from Scott Rutherford, a U.P. resident that has decided to fast in response to the continued construction of the Eagle Mine on the Yellow Dog Plains. Why I’m Fasting to Halt Construction of the Eagle Mine Friends, On July 9, I began a water-only, open ended fast to protest the construction of [...]

July 20th, 2011
Topic: Citizen Action, news, sulfide mining Tags: ,

July Events

Many excellent events are coming up this summer that are well worth attending. Here are just a few. DEFEND OUR WATER and STOP THE EAGLE MINE: Save the Wild UP/WAVE Campaign Kickoff this Saturday, July 9, at 1:00 PM. Speakers, activities, and informational table will be at Marquette County Court House. The day will continue with [...]

July 8th, 2011
Topic: Citizen Action, Events, sulfide mining Tags: , ,

Proposed State and Federal Legislation Changes

Much has been happening in our state and federal governments regarding environmental protection. It is critical that everyone stays abreast to the issues and takes time to voice their concerns to their elected officials. The past month has seen a frenzy of bills passing and being drafted that could reduce the amount of protection our [...]

July 8th, 2011
Topic: Citizen Action, news Tags: