Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve

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 to reconsider [...]

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 current and future generations.  This [...]

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 will hold a [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2009 Contact: Michelle Halley, NWF – 906-361-0520 Preserving public access at heart of mine opponents’ appeal MARQUETTE, MI — Wrongfully putting a private company’s profit margin before the public’s interest is at the heart of a Notice of Appeal filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals today by the National [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2009   Contact: Michelle Halley, NWF – 906-361-0520   Mine opponents find both good and bad in judge’s decision NWF and partners pleased with Eagle Rock protection, will appeal remainder of decision   MARQUETTE, MICH – Administrative Law Judge Richard Patterson announced today that he will uphold permits issued to [...]