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Eco-terrorism in Wisconsin's North Woods!!1!!
http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23465260/northern-wisconsin-protests-over-proposed-iron-mine-raisesNorthern Wisconsin: Protests over proposed iron mine raises concerns of 'eco-terrorism'
By Lee Bergquist
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted: 06/14/2013 12:01:00 AM CDT
Updated: 06/14/2013 09:29:35 PM CDT
Two separate protests this week over a proposed iron mine in northern Wisconsin are changing the complexion of the massive project as debate over mining shifts from a legislative fight to boots-on-the-ground activism that a mine spokesman called "eco-terrorism.'"
A group opposed to Gogebic Taconite's $1.5 billion open pit mine is planning an organized walk on Saturday into a heavily wooded area of Iron County that was the site of protests and vandalism earlier tis week linked to construction of the proposed mine.
A 3-mile hike into hilly terrain is being touted by organizers as non-violent and an opportunity for the public to see how exploratory drilling "impacts a pristine landscape," according to statement issued by the Penokee Hills Education Project.
But Gogebic's spokesman Bob Seitz said the company is worried that this week's vandalism could spark more trouble, once the group begins walking through an area with drilling rigs and other equipment.
By Lee Bergquist
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Posted: 06/14/2013 12:01:00 AM CDT
Updated: 06/14/2013 09:29:35 PM CDT
Two separate protests this week over a proposed iron mine in northern Wisconsin are changing the complexion of the massive project as debate over mining shifts from a legislative fight to boots-on-the-ground activism that a mine spokesman called "eco-terrorism.'"
A group opposed to Gogebic Taconite's $1.5 billion open pit mine is planning an organized walk on Saturday into a heavily wooded area of Iron County that was the site of protests and vandalism earlier tis week linked to construction of the proposed mine.
A 3-mile hike into hilly terrain is being touted by organizers as non-violent and an opportunity for the public to see how exploratory drilling "impacts a pristine landscape," according to statement issued by the Penokee Hills Education Project.
But Gogebic's spokesman Bob Seitz said the company is worried that this week's vandalism could spark more trouble, once the group begins walking through an area with drilling rigs and other equipment.
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