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Man Fasts to Protest Mine
Below is a statement from Scott Rutherford, a U.P. resident that has decided to fast in response to the continued construction of the Eagle Mine on the Yellow Dog Plains. Why I’m Fasting to Halt Construction of the Eagle Mine Friends, On July 9, I began a water-only, open ended fast to protest the construction of…
July Events
Many excellent events are coming up this summer that are well worth attending. Here are just a few. DEFEND OUR WATER and STOP THE EAGLE MINE: Save the Wild UP/WAVE Campaign Kickoff this Saturday, July 9, at 1:00 PM. Speakers, activities, and informational table will be at Marquette County Court House. The day will continue with…
Proposed State and Federal Legislation Changes
Much has been happening in our state and federal governments regarding environmental protection. It is critical that everyone stays abreast to the issues and takes time to voice their concerns to their elected officials. The past month has seen a frenzy of bills passing and being drafted that could reduce the amount of protection our…
Kirtland’s Warbler Survey in June
A Kirtland’s Warbler Survey will be ongoing from June 6 through June 20, coordinated by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and local volunteers. To help survey the Yellow Dog Plains for this endangered bird, volunteers can call our office at (906) 345-9223. Surveying in Marquette County is done by vehicle, as well as walking through habitat areas. Maps of habitat areas…
Help Us Win $5,000!
The companies Patagonia and Moosejaw love us so much that they picked us, along with 8 other groups in the nation, to have a chance at a $5,000 donation! But our members and supporters will be the ones to help us get that dough. Click on the link below, then select the donate button. Select…
More Deposits in Marquette County
Aquila Resources recently announced the results of core sampling that has been completed in various areas of Marquette County. Below is a copied version of their press release. Read through to see information regarding Marquette County. March 7, 2011 Aquila Announces Acquisition of Reef Gold Project TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – March 7, 2011) – AQUILA RESOURCES…
Benefit Concert for Land Preservation
As part of our core strategy to protect the watershed, we sometime acquire land to keep open to the public and free from harm. We have an opportunity to purchase 40 acres in the watershed that are quite worth it. The parcel is located by the north entrance of the McCormick Wilderness Area and has…
Backcountry Ski Fundraiser
Get your wax on and sign up for our backcountry ski fundraiser. We had an excellent time last year and this year will be no different. The date is set for February 12 and we will lead you on a fantastic ski along the ridge of the Yellow Dog River valley. When we return from…
Update of the Woodland Road
Kennecott Eagle Minerals announced Tuesday that their ambitions to build a 22 mile section of road from Eagle Project to Humboldt Mill will be abandoned. Kennecott met with federal officials including the Environmental Protection Agency to discuss the road’s potential impact to wetlands, waterways, and wildlife habitat. When the idea of this road was first…
Winter Bird Survey
The Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve will be hosting a winter bird survey on February 5th in Big Bay. We are looking for interested participants to come and find out who is still brave enough to stay the winter in the watershed. Start time is 9:30am and we will be at the YDWP office to go…