Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve

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 judge had submitted a clarification [...]

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 [...]

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 Wildlife Federation and three [...]

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 Kennecott Eagle Minerals Company by the Michigan Department [...]