STEP THREE: Put Pressure at the Top!
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
The Governor has the power to intervene with Michigan's environmental regulators and halt permitting to the proposed Copperwood Mine. Contact the Governor today and demand a formal state review of the Copperwood Mine. Find talking points here.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
The Attorney General also has the power to influence Michigan's environmental permitting regulators. Contact the A.G. today and demand a formal state review of the Copperwood Mine. Find talking points here.
Michigan's Environmental Regulators
Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) continues to approve permits to the proposed mine, despite significant environmental concerns, disruptions to outdoor recreation, and public pushback. Urge them to stand with the people of Michigan by denying all additional permits!
Gogebic County Board of Commissioners
The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners continue to approve Resolutions of Support for the mine, despite pushback from the community, the local Tribe, and folks from around Michigan and beyond. Contact the Commissioners and tell them: 1) your tourist dollars are on the line; 2) the County's reputation is on the line; 3) Lake Superior and the Porcupine Mountains belong to all of us!
STEP FOUR: Be Creative!
Every single person has unique skills, resources, and time allowance to commit to this important cause. As a campaign based in a remote and scarcely populated area, we will only be successful if we have the help of many thousands of passionate individuals.
Please consider contributing by:
- Writing blog posts / videos / your own social media content
- Reaching out to media and request coverage
- Submitting letters to the editor of a local or non-local newspaper
- Designing and/or distributing flyers and stickers in your neighborhood
- Host a table at a farmers market
- What else? Use your imagination!
Help Our Cause
ProtectThePorkies is run entirely by volunteers dedicating considerable time and energy to this important cause. As a small team, we strive to make efficient and constructive use of funding. Your contributions assist greatly with our mission.
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