I’m not going to count my chickens before they hatch, but this could mean we finally get a ruling soon, and possibly a favorable one. Will we finally get a repeal of Wyoming judge Clarence Brimmer’s biased ruling which put the Roadless Rule in limbo? Stay tuned…..
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Attorneys defending Roadless Rule feel good about their chances
Monday, March 15th, 2010Obama administration raises concerns about Oregon forest bill
Thursday, March 11th, 2010I like what I have been reading lately. Their main concern is the mandated 300,000 acres of logging in the next three years!(yes, you read that right).
Appeals court hears arguments on Roadless Rule
Thursday, March 11th, 2010This is a big one, folks. The Obama administration defended the rule in court against the State of Wyoming and the Colorado Mining Association.
The court did not say when they would issue a ruling, so get ready to be surprised. Oh, and keep your fingers crossed.
Friends of the Boundary Waters meeting update
Monday, March 8th, 2010The hearings scheduled in the Minnesota legislature on Monday and Wednesday are an important opportunity for our public officials to learn a lot about this important issue. It is also a chance for us to demonstrate broad public concern about the potential for toxic pollution from sulfide mines in the watersheds of Lake Superior and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Please, attend at least one of the hearings this week. All you have to do is show up (and hopefully bring a friend!). Wear a blue shirt and look for folks handing out “Protect Clean Water” stickers. It will be a powerful show of support for the future of our natural resources.
Logging Beetle kill won’t reduce outbreaks
Friday, March 5th, 2010This is something that’s been hinted at for quite some time. The real problem appears to be climate change. We need to do whatever we can to limit our emissions of greenhouse gases. These beetles are here because of weaker winters.
Friends of the Boundary Waters
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Historic Hearings
Senate committee hearings next week represent a significant opportunity to publicly debate the threats sulfide mining pose to Minnesota. Environmental advocates are expected to testify about the issue and all citizens are encouraged to attend!
The hearings will cover the history of sulfide mining exploration and regulation in Minnesota, the PolyMet proposal, concerns about the PolyMet Draft EIS, and legislation that would strengthen laws requiring a “damage deposit” from mining companies.
Please attend at least one hearing to show your support for clean water. If you come, wear a blue shirt and look for folks handing out stickers so we can have a visible group of clean water supporters.
Obama administration to defend Roadless Rule in court March 10
Thursday, February 25th, 2010The shocking thing about that? No U.S. adminsitration has ever defended the Roadless Rule; it was under constant attack from government lawyers under the Bush administration. It’s nice to have the federal government fighting for the R.I.
The Roadless Rule will have its day in court March 10 via the 10th circuit court.
Tester’s Bill is a real mess
Monday, February 22nd, 2010After a birthday weekend in where I ate way too much, I really can’t digest this piece on Tester’s bill. The main complaints seem to be:
1. Mandated logging
2. Removal of Wilderness Study Areas
3. Dangerous precedent in which local industry takes the reigns of federal land via congress
4. Bill was crafted in secrecy.
I applaud Tester for trying something. I applaud the Montana conservation groups who want to protect wilderness. But I cannot applaud this bill.
Tester “wilderness” bill causes deep divide among wilderness advocates
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Lots of people are jumping ship as they realize the dangerous precedent this bill sets for national forests.
You can view the story over at Ralph Maughan’s Wildlife Blog.
Alaska: Industry loses logging lawsuit
Thursday, February 18th, 2010The plan would have allowed more logging(and this road building) in the Tongass National Forest.
