Last week finally saw the public release of the PolyMet environmental impact statement. Anxious to hear how the proposed mining operation could affect the neighboring BWCA, interest groups are still poring over the 1,500-page reading assignment.
The Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness have already been busy doing their own homework. Next Wednesday, they’ll premiere “Precious Waters: Minnesota’s Sulfide Mining Controversy,” a short film they have produced.
“Precious Waters” takes a hard look at the sulfide mining industry’s history of failed predictions and the threats new mines pose to northeastern Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and streams and sustainable economy, as told through the voices of citizens, scientists and advocates.
The showing, at Macalester College in St. Paul, is free, open to the public… and hopefully will provide some solid ‘next steps’ for people during the 45-day comment period that’s been set up.
Hit the Friends’ site up for details. I’ll bring the popcorn if you bring a friend or two.
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