No Red Flags for Eagle Mine

A much debated topic in the U.P. is mining and the ramifications on the environment and quality of life for generations to come.
An independent organization known as the Community Environmental Monitoring Program or CEMP in conjunction with the Superior Watershed Partnership held a public meeting last night to deliver the recent report card on the Eagle Mine. CEMP monitors and verifies permit requirements for groundwater, surface water, wildlife, plant life, as well as additional monitoring of potential mining impacts including air quality and transportation routes. Program Director Natasha Koss says so far there are no red flags that they have found.

Although the monitoring is paid for by the Eagle Mine, Koss says they operate 100 percent free and clear of the mine’s influence. A link to view the reports is available at KeweenawReport.com.