The Department of Natural Resources announced at yesterday’s Natural Resource Commission meeting that no decision would be made on Kennecott’s requested State Land Use Lease and Mining and Reclamation Plan until adequate information is provided. This is welcomed news for anyone who has been concerned with the fast-track mentality exhibited by the State of Michigan concerning this Kennecott project.

SWUP would like to thank all of you who voiced your concerns about Kennecott’s request to lease public lands for their project as well as Kennecott’s incomplete and flawed Mining and Reclamation Plan. The tremendous amount of public concern over this issue played a key role in Rebecca Humphries request for adequate information.

Please check out the following links regarding the DNR’s recent request for more onformation.

NWF Press Release

Mining Journal

Freep.com

M-live.com

The Houston Chronicle

The Lansing State Journal

The Detroit News 

“Finally, somebody in Lansing has their head on straight and is taking a hard look at a risky proposition” said Michelle Halley attorney with the National Wildlife Federation.-Mining Journal 1/11/07

Since the DNR has required Kennecott to provide requested information, the public comment period continues until a final decision has been reached. If you have not already sent a letter concerning the State Land Use Lease and the Mining and Reclamation Plan click here to send an online letter today!