Michigan Approves Two Permits for the Aquila Back Forty Mine

There are still two major permits the mine must obtain, including one that may end up requiring federal approval.

Press release here.

Press coverage here.

The press link came via Dylan Miner, who has also put together art work to protest the mine here.

NAICJA Recognizes Michael Petoskey With Lifetime Achievement Award; Dean Stacy Leeds with Service Award

Here:

Mike Petoskey Award

Kate Fort, Mike Petoskey, and Jill Tompkins (miigwetch to Dylan Miner for designing the drum).

A more regal Mike…

Chief Judge Petoskey by Kaity Fuja

More pics as we get them…..

Kate presenting3

And Dean Leeds waits to accept her award from Judge Amanda Rockman:

NAICJA Stacy