The Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians is working to defeat a plan to develop a mine at the headwaters of the Bad River. Members of the Wisconsin State Assembly unveiled a bill earlier this week that would drastically reduce the environmental protection that keeps communities safe. The bill and the plan to mine the Penokee Hills threatens the Band’s entire way of life. Chairman Mike Wiggins, Jr. plans to present the letter to the Governor today at an economic summit in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Tomorrow, the Chairman plans to testify at the public hearing on the bill set for 10 AM in Milwaukee (348 miles away from the proposed mine site).
Here are the relevant materials:
12 07 11 press release (clean)
Turtle Talk 