Mission of the NPRS:


“Several things are essential for
the conservation of natural
habitats:  Awareness and
education, facilitation of
restoration, and refuge areas...
and a way to bring all of this to
the people.”   


~
Jesse Amo - Founder of the
Northern Preservation &
Restoration Society
Lake Vermilion State Park deal has been finalized!  Planning and funding for trails is in progress.  Learn
more about the park
here
-Article on Lake Vermilion State Park finalization here

Polymet DEIS comment period ends June 30th.  Comment here

*Polymet DEIS rejected by the EPA -given lowest possible rating -cannot proceed as currently proposed and a
revision of the Environmental Impact Statement is required and pending

*Shoreline rules critical to water quality and fish and wildlife habitat are currently in review.  These rules have not been updated for 21 years.  
Read more
here.  More to come on the importance of natural shoreline!


Watch the Precious Waters short film describing sulfide mining in MN
here
Mining Economics in MN Report
Read about the Dangers of Metallic Sulfide Mining Proposed in Northern Minnesota
Voice your opinion!  Find and contact your district state and federal legislators here
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