Monday, August 27
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Academic Mall (area between JXJ/NSF/WS/LRC)
Free food. Free entertainment. First day of classes. Center of NMU’s campus.
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Road is opposed
August 22, 2012
The Mining Journal
To the Journal editor:
I am writing this letter to express my objection to Marquette County Road 595. I cannot deny some of my reasoning is sentimental and emotionally based, but other conclusions are based on much thought. Continue reading
Marquette County board frustrated by mine tax plan
August 21, 2012
By JOHN PEPIN – Journal Staff Writer (jpepin@miningjournal.net) , The Mining Journal
MARQUETTE – Members of the Marquette County Board were angered and frustrated last week after state officials failed to match their revenue expectations for a proposed state severance tax on non-ferrous mining operations, including the Kennecott-Rio Tinto Eagle Mine. Continue reading
Company is liable
August 20, 2012
The Mining Journal
To the Journal editor:
The decision on Rio Tinto’s haul route is down to the wire and residents of Marquette County are stuck with a list of dismal options that include creating Marquette County Road 595 through a wilderness area, sending massive ore trucks down County Road 550 and through Marquette, and establishing a haul route on County Road 510 that would endanger residents and wildlife. Continue reading
County board frustrated by mine tax plan
August 21, 2012
By JOHN PEPIN – Journal Staff Writer (jpepin@miningjournal.net) , The Mining Journal
MARQUETTE – Members of the Marquette County Board were angered and frustrated last week after state officials failed to match their revenue expectations for a proposed state severance tax on non-ferrous mining operations, including the Kennecott-Rio Tinto Eagle Mine. Continue reading
DNR chief optimistic on severance tax talks
August 22, 2012
By JOHN PEPIN – Journal Staff Writer (jpepin@miningjournal.net) , The Mining Journal
MARQUETTE – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Keith Creagh said that despite current tension and disagreement between state officials and the Marquette County Board on provisions of a proposed severance tax, he’s optimistic the two sides can come to an agreement. Continue reading
Mining severance tax draft expected today
August 12, 2012
The Mining Journal
By JOHN PEPIN –
MARQUETTE – Marquette County officials are hoping two new opportunities to communicate with state officials will result in agreement on the provisions of a proposed non-ferrous mining severance tax. Continue reading
Stakes are sky high in severance tax game
Where we stand
August 12, 2012
The Mining Journal
For the past several months, township, county and schools officials in Marquette County have seemingly been playing a high-stakes game of poker with mining companies, state lawmakers and administration officials over a the notion of creating a severance tax for non-ferrous mining projects, like the Rio Tinto Eagle Mine. Continue reading
Alternative proposed
August 10, 2012
The Mining Journal
To the Journal editor:
On Aug. 28, the EPA will conduct a public hearing at the request of the Michigan Department Quality on the proposed County Road 595. Both agencies are charged with preserving and protecting our natural resources for present and future generations. Continue reading
A WATERPALOOZA Thank You
Gov. Rick Snyder officially declared July 15 Lake Superior Day. Save the Wild U.P. celebrated with Waterpalooza at Mattson Lower Harbor Park. It was our first ever and it was a splash.
For an event that may take as long as three to six months or longer to coordinate, we pulled it off in the two months since I became office manager/outreach coordinator.
Some things on the schedule did not happen and some did that weren’t planned. But it was fun and I am already planning and looking forward to next year.
The board and I want to thank everyone that stopped by to share in the celebration of Lake Superior, to learn more about Save the Wild U.P., enjoy a cold KBC beer and let the kids splash down the water slide. Continue reading