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Protecting Minnesota’s waters and communities that rely on them, particularly from the proposed PolyMet/Glencore sulfide mine and attempted water quality standard rollbacks.

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MEDIA RELEASE: WaterLegacy Appeals DNR’s Denial of EIS for NewRange Mine

“WaterLegacy has appealed the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) denial of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the NewRange copper-nickel mine project (NewRange Project) in the Partridge River headwaters of the St. Louis River, the largest United States tributary to Lake Superior. Other environmental groups and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (the Band) have also taken the position that a full EIS is necessary to analyze the impacts of this completely new mine proposal and alternatives––including the alternative of no mine––to avoid harm.”

Federal Law is Under Attack!

Contact Your Senators Today

The U.S. Senate’s proposed S. 5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) bill threatens the future of Minnesota’s clean water, natural resources, environmental justice, and economic well-being. Please ask Senators Klobuchar and Smith to prevent BAAJA from becoming law.

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“I was 95% sure PolyMet would happen. Well, you and your partners have forced a recalculation of those odds. Of course, the battle is not over, but the recent legal victories are huge, and I couldn’t imagine them a decade ago. I’m delighted and heartened that our donations are so effectively deployed. Thank you!” – Peter Leschak

“WaterLegacy has been in this fight right from the beginning. It’s been strong, smart and has solidified the resistance to copper mining. That’s why I make a monthly contribution.” – Barton Sutter

“Volunteering with WaterLegacy has been a great opportunity to learn about the threat posed by sulfide mining, as well as better development alternatives for our water-rich state. And talking to the public about these issues feels a lot better than sitting at home wringing my hands!” – Hannah Baxter

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