The Associated Press in Minneapolis reported that prospecting may be permitted in Superior National Forest in the wake of a recent environment impact statement. The U.S. Forest Service said Tuesday, May 28, 2012 that it has completed a final environmental impact statement on the effects of prospecting for copper, nickel, platinum and related minerals in the Superior National Forest of northeastern Minnesota, clearing the way for a federal agency to issue 29 drilling permits near Ely.
If the Bureau of Land Management issues the permits, the prospecting would have to abide by the protections specified in the final environmental impact statement that was posted online Tuesday, the Forest Service said.
Read the complete atricle at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/30/mn-superior-national-forest-mining_n_1555784.html
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CHAUDHARY MAKES A DIFFERENCE FOR CONSERVATION
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On behalf of the 23,000 members of The Nature Conservancy, I would like to personally thank Senator Satveer Chaudhary for his leadership in the 2010 Legislative Session.
This was a very tough budget year, and the new Clean Water, Land and Legacy funds were the only bright spot in an otherwise bleak financial situation. It was a huge challenge to ensure those funds were appropriated in a manner that would keep faith with Minnesota voters that overwhelmingly approved the measure in 2008.
Given this backdrop, Senator Chaudhary was instrumental in shepherding an inspiring package of conservation projects through the legislative process. These projects will truly leave a legacy for all Minnesotans that preserve our lakes, rivers, forests, prairies and wetlands. These natural resources are the foundation of Minnesota’s wealth and quality of life, and investing in them – even in tough economic times – is essential to our way of life.
Our sincere thanks to Senator Chaudhary for his commitment. This is the type of courageous leadership that Minnesotans need in these challenging times and for the brighter days ahead.
Sincerely,
Tom Landwehr,
Assistant State Director
The Nature Conservancy
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