Representatives from local organizations will hold an educational forum on Kennecott Mineral’s recent permit application to re-open the old Humboldt Ore Processing Facility in Humboldt Township near Republic, MI.  Contributing organizations include: National Wildlife Federation, Save the Wild UP, Northwoods Wilderness Recovery, Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve, and Students Against Sulfide Mining.

Concerned citizens are encouraged to attend this informational session for learning how to comment most effectively at the DEQ hearing and to clarify questions about Kennecott’s permit.

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2009; 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm followed by a screening of the National Wildlife Federation documentary, “Mining Madness, Water Wars: The Great Lakes in the Balance
Where: Charcoal Room, Northern Michigan University Center

For more information, call Save the Wild UP at 906-228-4444