Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Gogebic County board reaffirms support for Copperwood Mine after public objections
Summary
After a presentation opposing the Copperwood Mine, including concerns about proximity to the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to reaffirm the county's support for the project; a dozen public commenters urged the board to oppose the mine.
The Gogebic County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 23 to reaffirm the county's support for the Copperwood Mine Project following a presentation from a local environmental group and public comment largely opposing the proposal.
Tom Grotewohl, speaking for Protect the Porkies, told commissioners he and other opponents contend the proposed mine would be too close to the Porcupine Mountains and Lake Superior, create noise…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat