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Dr. Lee Frelich, world renowned for his research and articles on forests and invasive species , gave 2 talks in Ely, MN

Thank you Dr. Frelich !

Dr. Lee Frelich took time out of his busy schedule to come to Ely July 21, 2015. He gave two talks, on on Climate Change and Invasive species at the Ely Tuesday group and one at VCC that evening on the effects of Sulfide Mining on the Boundary Waters, sponsored […]

July 26th, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Arrowhead Region of Minnesota, BWCA & Canoe Country, Environmental Factors, Forest Ecology, Lake Superior Watershed, PolyMet or Polymet, St. Louis River, Sulfide Mining, Tourism, Twin Metals, Videos, Water Quality, Wetlands | Leave a comment

Pro-Mining meeting in Ely, MN featuring James Skurla and Tommy Rukavina

Approximately 35 pro-mining advocates met Wed. March 5, 2014 at Amici’s in Ely, MN to promote and discuss the benefits of mining in Minnesota. The main speaker was James Skurla from the University of Minnesota Duluth who presented his report on The Economic Impact of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Mining. Unfortunately, the title of his talk […]

March 9th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | Category: Duluth Complex, Economic Development, Economic Studies, Ely, Mining Minnesota, PolyMet or Polymet, Sulfide Mining, Tourism, Videos, Water Quality | One comment

The Concern Widens over Copper Sulfide Mining in the Rainy River and Lake Superior Watersheds

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-“If someone said ‘name me a prosperous mining town,’ you’d be hard-pressed to come up with a name.” –Thomas Power, Ph.D., Chairman Univ. of Montana Economics Dept.[1] See Dr. Power’s Ely Presentation (similar talk recently given in Duluth) Here:

Minnesota Backcountry Hunters & Anglers (BHA) are a grassroots group of sportsmen and women who […]

July 18th, 2013 | Tags: | Category: Call for Action, Environmental Factors, PolyMet or Polymet, Prove it First, Tourism, Water Quality | Leave a comment

Outdoor recreation is essential to the American economy, 11.6 billion in consumer spending in Minnesota alone.

Outdoor recreation is essential to the American economy, 11.6 billion in consumer spending in Minnesota alone. Every year, Americans spend $646 billion on outdoor recreation — on gear, vehicles, trips, travel-related expenses and more. This creates jobs, supports communities, generates tax revenue and helps drive the economy. Throughout America, people recognize that outdoor recreation and […]

March 14th, 2013 | Tags: , , , | Category: Economic Development, Tourism | Leave a comment