 Sulfide mining proponents say, “we all use minerals” as a reason to go along with the mine on the Yellow Dog Plains. That’s true as far as it goes, but it’s not a sufficient reason. None of the minerals at the Eagle mine are unique to this area, they will likely be sold on the world market and be used somewhere else, and they are reasonably common elsewhere. What we all use and cannot do without is water. Life on earth is impossible without it. We live in a water rich environment in the U.P. and it will in the long run be recognized as Michigan’s most valuable resource. Few places on earth are so fortunate. Yes, we all use minerals. But the Yellow Dog Plains are the source of something far more precious than nickel or platinum or gold: an eternally renewable supply of pure fresh water. This proposed mine would be short-term. Acid mine drainage from sulfide mines can be “forever.” And that would change life in Michigan. You can view the presentations and web pages below on the Internet or download them to your computer. Straight Talk About Sulfide Mining in Michigan Worldchanging: another world is here Wolfpack Metallic Sulfide Mining Presentation [Adobe PDF] Presentation assessing the economic value and impacts of metallic sulfide mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Sustaining Our Inland Seas What’s good for the water is good for Michigan’s economy. By Andy Guy, Great Lakes Bulletin News Service. In the race to attract talented workers and lure new economic opportunities, one of Michigan's great advantages is a robust water supply. As Ohio Governor Bob Taft put it: "Living in one of the Great Lakes states is a bit like winning the lottery. The jackpot is 20 percent of the world's fresh surface water. That's an incredibly valuable resource right here on our doorstep." A Threat to Waters, Landscapes and Wildlife Sulfide Mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. National Wildlife Federation. (Page opens slowly - give it time) Great lakes Forever: Our Lakes, Our Responsibility Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve We are a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose vision is the preservation of the Yellow Dog River and surrounding area in Northern Marquette County of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Superior Watershed Partnership A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of the rivers and watersheds of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Northwoods Wilderness Recovery -- Metallic Sulfide Mining in Michigan Potential mining and the widespread exploration of minerals, pose a clear threat to the environment, economy, and community of the Upper Peninsula. This type of mining is NOT our heritage! Trouble on the Yellow Dog Plain Between a Rock and a Hard Place Top 12 Reasons to Say "NO" to a Metallic Sulfide Mine on the Yellow Dog Plains |
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