New legislation to block mining in Boundary Waters watershed
If passed, copper-nickel mining would not be allowed anywhere where water flows toward wilderness.
If passed, copper-nickel mining would not be allowed anywhere where water flows toward wilderness.
Northern Minnesota member of Congress seeks to speed up approval of mine proposals like Twin Metals.
New technology being tested by the U of M could remove sulfate pollution from wastewater and mining discharge, but will it be soon enough for wild rice?
Lawyers argue most recent reversal should be overturned once again.
A bill sponsored by Rep. Betty McCollum to permanently prohibit mining copper and other sulfide ore in the watershed of the Boundary Waters wilderness cleared a key House committee this week…
“The environmental assessment released today provides a strong scientific foundation for a 20-year ban on copper mining near the Boundary Waters…”
Legislation authored by Rep. Betty McCollum would block mining on federal lands in the watershed of the BWCAW, was the subject of a hearing in a House of Representatives subcommittee yesterday.
Federal agency declares mine would cause pollution unacceptable to Fond du Lac Band.
The highest court in Minnesota announced this week that it will hear a challenge to a key permit for the proposed PolyMet copper-nickel mine in northeastern Minnesota. It will consider the mine’s water pollution permit, and controversy…
“Boundary Waters Traverse” follows Alex Falconer on long-distance run to raise awareness for wilderness.
A coalition of northern Minnesota environmental groups has sued the federal government citing a failure to protect critical habitat for endangered Canada lynx and the northern long-eared bat.
Biden administration revokes Twin Metals mineral rights for proposed copper-nickel mine. Secretary Deb Haaland stated: “After a careful legal review, we found the leases were improperly renewed in violation of applicable statutes and regulations, and we are taking action to cancel them.”
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has affirmed a permit issued to PolyMet, ignoring possible planned expansion of mine after permitting.
Discussions will cover proposed plan to prohibit new mining activities in locations that threaten BWCAW, if successful, the prohibition would effectively block the proposed Twin Metals mine.
A new staff member with the U.S. Forest Service will provide dedicated communication and coordination with tribes and tribal entities in northern Minnesota.
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service have taken a decisive step toward long-term protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, resuming study, could lead to 20-year mining moratorium.
A new survey finds split opinions but strong desire to prevent pollution. 61 percent of respondents said they agree mining should be prohibited…
State agency will debate PolyMet tailings permit and evaluate overall regulations.
New reports detail pristine waters of northeastern Minnesota, threats to the health, and strategies to protect them.
Judges rule that state agency must consider company’s true plans for proposed copper mine.