The River Alliance of Wisconsin wants to empower all Wisconsin residents to protect and restore Wisconsin’s clean water and waterways. Battling mining, farm runoff, and more, Director Allison Werner’s Core […]
DNR policy board approves new policies for sulfide mining
Yesterday, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ policy board increased licensing costs for sulfide mining in the state. As part of the policy changes, the board is also setting aside […]
Back Forty Mine Permit Denied
Canadian mining company Aquila Resources has proposed an 80-acre open pit copper, zinc, gold and silver mine, near the Wisconsin / Michigan Upper Peninsula border. Dubbed the “Back Forty Mine,” […]