New Effort to Open Mining Near BWCAW Could Undermine Protections Outside Minnesota

New effort to open mining near BWCAW could undermine protections outside Minnesota

A novel use of the Congressional Review Act by Rep. Pete Stauber could remove a hurdle for Twin Metals while emboldening opponents of other similar bans.

Trump Administration and Congress Are Attempting an 'Unprecedented Maneuver' to Roll Back Minnesota's Boundary Waters Protections

The Trump administration and members of Congress are making some unusual legislative maneuvers to roll back Boundary Waters protections.

Congress takes unprecedented steps to overturn 20-year mining ban near BWCA

The Trump administration and Rep. Pete Stauber are using the Congressional Review Act in an unprecedented effort to undo a 20-year mineral leasing withdrawal in the Superior National Forest. Critics warn the move sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the Boundary Waters watershed. The post Congress takes unprecedented steps to overturn 20-year mining ban near BWCA appeared first on Quetico Superior Wilderness News.