http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog Our Water..Our Legacy..Our Responsibility Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Kennecott filed an amendment letter to the MDNRE  in February seeking modification of a Groundwater Discharge permit.  Details indicate that they would bring the water to the surface and covering it all with 8" of gravel, two layers of styrafoam board and a 40 ml liner, as opposed to an underground injection.  There ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2010/03/10/kennecott-seeks-groundwater-permit-change/ Join the YDWP and fellow community members for a scenic backcountry ski into The McCormick Wilderness along with a gourmet hot lunch and drink.   The trip will meet at Peter White Public Library on Saturday, March 6th at 10 am and carpool to the south entrance of The McCormick Wilderness.  ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2010/02/13/mccormick-backcountry-fundraiser/ Two days before the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality ceases to exist, a statement was issued giving "final approval" of mining permits that were being contested by Huron Mountain Club, National Wildlife Federation, Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, and Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. The approval was given before the administrative law ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2010/01/18/mdeq-gives-permits-final-approval/ The MDEQ announced a public hearing to review the permit to build Kennecott's south haul road, known now as the Woodland Road, from the Yellow Dog Plains to Humboldt Township. The hearing will be held on February 10, 2009 at 7pm at Westwood High School (300 Westwood Drive, Ishpeming, MI ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/12/21/woodland-rd-permit-hearing-scheduled/ Happy Holidays from YDWP! Let us make your festivities even merrier by offering great ideas for gift giving. During the holidays, we are offering a gift membership, so think of someone who shares your love of the outdoors and sign them up! Click on the button below to pick up ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/12/11/gift-memberships-available/ The MDEQ gave preliminary approval to Kennecott for the reopening of a crushing facility in Humboldt township in Marquette County. Four separate permits were given draft approval and the MDEQ is now seeking comments from the public and stakeholders. A public hearing is scheduled for December 1, 2009 from 4pm ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/11/20/humboldt-mill-permit-hearing/ Mich. regulator wants more info on proposed mine (AP) LANSING, Mich. — Michigan's chief environmental regulator wants more information about a rocky outcrop in Marquette County that could affect plans for a nickel and copper mine. Steven Chester, director of the Department of Environmental Quality, on Friday asked Administrative Law Judge Richard Patterson ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/11/10/mdeq-reaction-to-court-ruling/ According to state officials, the creation of a new Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DNRE) will take effect on January 17, 2010.  The department’s mission will be a familiar one to our state government family:  To conserve, manage, protect and promote Michigan’s natural resources, environment and related economic interests for ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/10/12/mdeq-and-mdnr-merge/ Humboldt Mill Environmental Permits Proposed for Approval The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) today announced its decision proposing permit approvals that would enable Kennecott to refurbish and then use the Humboldt Mill. The MDEQ has proposed approvals for three permits required under state law for operating the Humboldt Mill.  The MDEQ ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/10/12/humboldt-mill-application-decision/ The Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, Downwind Sports, and Students Acting to Save Michigan’s Water will be hosting the national Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival this November. The festival will be a two night event, November 5th and 6th, in Jamrich 103 on the campus of Northern Michigan University. Doors ... http://www.yellowdogwatershed.org/blog/2009/09/29/ydwp-hosting-film-festival/