Hello team,

As detailed in our last update, the federal government recently awarded $20.6 million to Talon Metals to begin exploratory drilling for nickel in 23,000 acres of public land throughout the Upper Peninsula, as well as more area in Minnesota.

"Talon says the Lake Superior region of Minnesota and Michigan is highly prospective for nickel sulfide deposits with potential for district scale mineralization [...] The company is searching for minerals near the nation’s only existing nickel mine, Lundin Mining Company’s Eagle Mine northwest of Marquette."
                                — Read the full story on MLive

 That's right: they want to turn this beautiful region — one of the most pristine in the Midwest — into a mining district. Well, we've got other plans.

The public comment period closes October 25th— that's tomorrow. If you haven't already, please make your voice heard today. Here is a very simple form which will allow you to submit a comment in a just few minutes of your time. Do it now with your morning coffee, or over lunch— what better way to start your day than with meaningful action to protect the natural world?

Again, here's that link: https://tinyurl.com/TalonComments

Thanks for all your great work! Until next time!