The purpose of the campaign is to arouse, inspire, and mobilize our citizens to make a renewed effort to block the mine. Its specific objective is to convince Governor Snyder to issue an executive order to halt work on the mine and call for a complete third party impact study (EIS) on every aspect of the Eagle Mine project. The open ended campaign began July 9 with a rally on the steps of the Marquette County Court House.

While it has a political objective, the campaign has a spiritual, nonviolent foundation. We encourage camping at the mine site on state land near Eagle Rock We will fast, vigil, do walks and consider other nonviolent means of expressing our distress at the continued development of the mine.

Scott Rutherford of Hancock began an open ended water only fast on July 9. Read more Correct Concluding Fast Statement revised

Governor Snyder: Risking our Children’s Health for
Short Term Economic Gain

Governor Snyder refused an earlier appeal WAVE made to halt development of the mine. We explained the great danger the mine posed to our water resources, including Lake Superior, and to our health -and our children’s—for generations to come.

We found his decision unconscionable. He was trading the purity of our water and our children’s health for a short term economic gain.
We advised him that he had failed to discharge the responsibility of his office to protect the health and well being of the citizens of our state. His refusal precipitated the campaign.

What You Can Do
Call the Governor Day – Tell the Governor to halt work on the mine and order an EIS!

August 11 and 12, 2011
Call: 517/373-3400

Write the Governor: August 7 – 21, 2011
P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, MI 48909

Email: Rick.Snyder@michigan.gov

Fax: 517/335-6863