Model from the Great Lakes Fish & Wildlife Commission showing Copperwood Dam Rupture. Full analysis here.
The case against the proposed 323-acre tailings facility, holding 30+ million tons of mine waste containing mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and led, on downward sloping topography in unprecedented proximity to Lake Superior.
Watch Senators voice their concerns regarding a proposed $50 million corporate welfare handout of taxpayer revenue to the Copperwood Project.
An open letter to the State, urging the rejection of the proposed $50 million grant
One of these things just doesn't belong — can you guess which?
These species of special designation — Of Greatest Conservation Need, Threatened, even Endangered — have been observed at the proposed Copperwood Mine site.
A recap of last year's activities.
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