MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the inland hook and line season for lake sturgeon will take place Sept. 3 – Sept. 30 on certain waters. Lake sturgeon in these waterbodies remain strong thanks to continued science-based management practices and habitat work. – Click to read more
The US withdraws polluted Montana site from new mining
BILLINGS – U.S. officials have withdrawn parcels of public land near the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana from future mining to protect a reclamation area where more than $80 million has been spent to clean up past mining contamination. – Click to read more
Market experts do have their say about Gold Resource Corporation (GORO)
During the last month, 0 analysts gave the Gold Resource Corporation a BUY rating, 0 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 0 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 0 of them gave the stock an UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 0 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating. – Click to read more
UW Green Bay Awarded Over $101,000 for Freshwater Fishing Research
The money comes from a statewide initiative backed by the Wisconsin State Legislature and Gov. Tony Evers aimed at tackling the state’s Grand Water Challenges. – Click to read more.
Environment Report Reveals Shocking Outlook For Australia’s Crumbling Land And Wildlife
Every single category except for urban environments has deteriorated since the last report in 2016, including inland water, coasts, air quality, and extreme events, with climate change, mining, pollution, invasive species, and habitat loss all major contributors. – Click to read more
Delaware coal plant closure delayed for four years
A western Pennsylvania creek has flowed orange from coal-mining pollution for decades… – Click to read more
Health, environment, economy: Quebec must stop being a mining Wild West, says new survey
While the mining industry spends millions on advertising to promote a green image, this survey reveals that these public relations campaigns are not working. The public has a very different impression of the industry and wants to see concrete actions taken to reduce mining pollution. – Click to read more
Environmental group opposes gold mine planned in Upper Peninsula
In the UP, a new chapter begins in a 20-year clash over gold mine
“If I have to stand in front of the machines and give my life up, then that’s what I’m willing to do,” said Reiter, a citizen of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. – Click to read more
NT government abandons the plan to include mining industry in new environmental laws
The government’s shift in policy has also raised the ire of the Northern Land Council, which says Aboriginal landholders have historically borne the brunt of mining pollution. – Click to read more