September 2, 2019 | | 1A, NPR.org We hear a lot about the challenges facing rural America. New research from the University of New Hampshire says one third of rural counties are experiencing "protracted and significant" population loss. These counties have six million residents — that's down by a third from 1950. The idea of leaving … Continue reading 1A, Reporting On The Real Rural America
F.O.H.M Press Release: May 8, 2019.
L’Anse Township Rejects Zoning Changes Industrial Wind Farms Disallowed on Commercial Forest Land
Thank You Friends of The Huron Mountains
May 9, 2019 | Friends of The Huron Mountains We took down our signs after the vote - then these began popping up around town from an anonymous source. Not FOHM, but we appreciate the gesture. A lot of hard work went into reversing the zoning, and more will be needed to fix the master … Continue reading Thank You Friends of The Huron Mountains
For Immediate Release: Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition Response to “Services And Vibrant Economy’s” Mailing to the Public Titled “SEEK TRUTH — DEMAND PROOF”
Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition Response to "Services And Vibrant Economy’s" Mailing to the Public Titled "SEEK TRUTH — DEMAND PROOF" The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition (UPEC) strongly objects to Services And Vibrant Economy’s (SAVE) mailing to the public which misrepresents UPEC’s position on Renewable Energy System’s (RES)’s proposed Summit Lake wind energy project. SAVE’s paper … Continue reading For Immediate Release: Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition Response to “Services And Vibrant Economy’s” Mailing to the Public Titled “SEEK TRUTH — DEMAND PROOF”
Center for Native American Studies: KBIC Opposition to the Summit Lake Wind Project
Summit Lake Wind Project subject of class discussion APR 16, 2019 | Christie Bleck | The Mining Journal MARQUETTE — The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is concerned about what it believes will be negative environmental impacts from the proposed Summit Lake Wind Project in the Huron Mountains, and those concerns were expressed Monday during a presentation … Continue reading Center for Native American Studies: KBIC Opposition to the Summit Lake Wind Project
Industrial Wind, impacts far more than the local area.
As we prepare for the May 7 zoning referendum, consider how important this local vote is to the UP. So far only the Garden Peninsula has a sizable industrial wind farm. But if the Hurons are opened to such development, what could that mean for the Keweenaw Peninsula and other areas? The US Geological Survey … Continue reading Industrial Wind, impacts far more than the local area.
EVENT 4-15-2019: Wind Turbines in the Wilderness – KBIC Opposition to the Summit Lake Wind Project. Center for Native American Studies
FREE and open to all! Monday, April 15, 2019 at 2 PM – 4 PM EDT 109 Learning Resource Center (LRC), Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI hosted by: Center for Native American Studies KEWEENAW BAY INDIAN COMMUNITY (KBIC) Featuring KBIC President Warren C. Swartz, Jr. and KBIC Tribal Citizen Larry Loman on KBIC's opposition … Continue reading EVENT 4-15-2019: Wind Turbines in the Wilderness – KBIC Opposition to the Summit Lake Wind Project. Center for Native American Studies
EPA seeks public comment on Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Michigan’s application to implement water quality standards
Public Notice: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Application for Treatment as a State for Water Quality Standards
Plan to put wind farm in Upper Peninsula forest gets community pushback | Michigan Radio – NPR
April, 5, 2019 | Kaye LaFond | Michigan Radio - NPR | The Environment Report Most wind energy projects in Michigan are on farmland in the southern part of the state. They are often controversial even there, but one company wants to put a wind farm in an Upper Peninsula forest. Many community members don’t feel … Continue reading Plan to put wind farm in Upper Peninsula forest gets community pushback | Michigan Radio – NPR
Forests For Fish Forum Lake Superior Food Web – Exploring the Inputs and Depths
When: Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 5 to 9 PM EDT Where: River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center, Ishpeming Forests For Fish Flyer Agenda Forests for Fish Forum 4-16-19
Save The Huron Mountains 