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Bridge MI: Dana Nessel’s office probing $2M rocket plan that failed to launch
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Read Wednesday’s article from Bridge Michigan here: Dana Nessel’s office probing $2M rocket plan that failed to launch

Breaking News: Spaceport Plans Defeated!
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Scroll down to see a letter from CSCLS President Denny Ferraro breaking the news, and the Resolution passed tonight by the Powell Township Board: Letter from the President: We are pleased to announce that the Powell Township Board has enacted … read more Breaking News: Spaceport Plans Defeated!

CSCLS and UPEC Partner to Publish Monthly Newsletter – Sign Up!
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CSCLS is partnering with the U.P. Environmental Coalition to publish a monthly e-newsletter of regional environmental news. This will feature environmental groups in the U.P. and nearby areas and issues they are working to solve, as well as important news … read more CSCLS and UPEC Partner to Publish Monthly Newsletter – Sign Up!

CSCLS Partners with Superior Watershed for Trail Construction
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CSCLS partnered with SWP to finish a trail at the Eagles Nest Community Forest, which protects 17 acres of land, including Superior shoreline and coastal wetland just a few miles from the location of the proposed launch site. Thank you … read more CSCLS Partners with Superior Watershed for Trail Construction

TV6: Spaceport opponents request zoning change to block potential Marquette County rocket launch site
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TV6’s Andrew LaCombe interviewed CSCLS President Denny Ferraro to discuss CSCLS’ support of Powell Township residents’ petition to ban rocket launch sites within Powell Township. A petition signed by 134 Powell Township residents proposes a zoning amendment to prohibit the … read more TV6: Spaceport opponents request zoning change to block potential Marquette County rocket launch site

CSCLS Hires Jane Fitkin as New Director of Outreach
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Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior is pleased to welcome Jane Fitkin (she/they) as our new Director of Outreach and Communications. Jane is a recent graduate of Northern Michigan University, having earned a B.S. in Environmental Studies and … read more CSCLS Hires Jane Fitkin as New Director of Outreach

Letter to the Editor: Protect Lake Superior, oppose Granot Loma rocket launch site
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Mary Holohan’s Letter to the Editor of The North Wind discusses perceptions around industrialization, the impacts of the proposed rocket launch site, and what concerned citizens can do now. Read the letter at thenorthwindonline.com  

Updates in the fight against Spaceport Camden
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The Georgia State Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a referendum vote to block Spaceport Camden. This ruling puts the future of Spaceport Camden in a difficult position and will hopefully bring protection for Little Cumberland Island and the … read more Updates in the fight against Spaceport Camden

Old Growth Forest Near Launch Site Dedicated to National Network
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Thank you to efforts from local environmental advocates and landowners, a tract of old growth forest at Saux Head Lake has been dedicated to the Old-Growth Forest Network. This forest is located just 1.5 miles from the proposed rocket launch … read more Old Growth Forest Near Launch Site Dedicated to National Network

Bridge Michigan: Michigan spent $2.5M to be a rocket hub. Critics say it’s produced only hype
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Bridge Michigan’s Mike Wilkinson reported on the growing opposition and skepticism toward MAMA’s spaceport proposal as they fail to deliver meaningful progress.  Read here: Michigan spent $2.5M to be a rocket hub. Critics say it’s produced only hype | Bridge … read more Bridge Michigan: Michigan spent $2.5M to be a rocket hub. Critics say it’s produced only hype