This is hard rock mining. Is this what we want in our Public Lands

 

What is the problem?

That was THEN!

This is NOW!


Watch National Geographic video on mining reform!

National Geographic article on mining reform!


What is the obstacle?

New: Now includes amount your Senator of 109th Congress received from mining corporations.

Who benefits?


Who loses?


Why NOW?

—New report:  ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE & THE SURVIVAL OF A PEOPLE: URANIUM MINING THE OGLALA LAKOTA PEOPLE

—Report to U.S.Congress on urgency of reform

—See YouTube on urgency of reform
—See YouTube: Poison Wind

THE ORIGINAL 1872 LAW

THE HISTORICAL PROCESS

 

THE PRESENT REFORM

The Rahall bill HR 2262 passed the House of Representatives on November 2, 2007 with a vote of 244 - 166.

All of the AZ Democrats voted "yes." 

Good work to all!  Now on to the Senate!

How did your Rep vote?

Current News Releases including from New York Times, Salt Lake City Tribune, AP, National Geological Society

Victory in Colorado for water and public accountability on mining

Information on proposed Uranium mining at Grand Canyon

Data on mining impacts, including Sierrita and Rosemont

Information on Superior—Apache Leap, Oak Flat, Devil's Canyon—proposed mine

Current News on John McCain's and John Kyl's bill to give away Oak Flat

The Reality—still not convinced? Check out this photo album!