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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE: Recent Westwood High School grad recognized for efforts
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Story by Christie Mastric, published at The Mining Journal: “Meg Harmon, a recent Westwood High School graduate, has been awarded an ‘Environmental Excellence’ certificate and a $500 award for her student volunteer work with Citizens for a Safe & Clean … read more ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE: Recent Westwood High School grad recognized for efforts

Our Shore: What Will Be Affected from Marquette to the Proposed Rocket Launch Site
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Video posted by Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior: The proposed Marquette County spaceport would launch rockets directly from Marquette’s popular recreational corridor, just a mere 15 minutes north of the city where locals and tourists travel from … read more Our Shore: What Will Be Affected from Marquette to the Proposed Rocket Launch Site

Group wants to thwart construction of spaceport in Marquette County
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Story by Nicole Walton, published at Public Radio 90 WNMU-FM: “Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior says its goal is to protect the lake and its coastal habitat and to defeat the plan to construct the site near … read more Group wants to thwart construction of spaceport in Marquette County

Letter to the Editor: Launch pad bad policy
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Letter to the editor by Jeanne Baumann, published at The Mining Journal: “May 15 was the 20th launch of the Electron, the best-in-class rocket used in plans for Marquette’s launch pad on Lake Superior. This rocket failed two minutes after … read more Letter to the Editor: Launch pad bad policy

Environmental issues surrounding the proposed Marquette spaceport
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Blog post written by Mindy Kantola: The development of a commercial spaceport near a quiet historic lodge along the southern shore of Lake Superior would bring permanent and unnecessary industrial impacts to a rural, Northwoods forested area surrounded by residences, … read more Environmental issues surrounding the proposed Marquette spaceport

Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve Newsletter: MAMA’S PROPOSED ROCKET LAUNCH SITE AT GRANOT LOMA & GROWING OPPOSITION
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Article written by Brian Noell and published in the Yellow Dog Watershed Preserve’s Spring/Summer newsletter, The Howl: Here is the link to the YDWP’s full newsletter, find Brian’s article on page 4:

Marquette County Board Meeting 05/04/2021
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Video posted by the Marquette County Board: Board Meeting Agenda (PDF) Segments focused on Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association (MAMA) activities and the proposed spaceport in Marquette County: 40:25 MAMA executive director Gavin Brown’s presentation 1:09:06 Questions, comments from Commissioners to … read more Marquette County Board Meeting 05/04/2021

MAMA will seek public input on proposed rocket launch site
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Story by Nick Friend, published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WLUC) – The group behind a proposed rocket launch site near Marquette says it will listen to the public’s concerns before moving forward. Nearly ten months after … read more MAMA will seek public input on proposed rocket launch site

Group opposing Marquette County rocket launch site fundraising with apparel
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Story by TV6 News Team, published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: Amber Johnston, artist of Because Marquette, creates merchandise that celebrates the beauty of the U.P. with her partner Libby Nelson, who owns Café Bodega. Because Marquette will donate to CSCLS the profits … read more Group opposing Marquette County rocket launch site fundraising with apparel

Op-ed: Blessing our home by staying in our home
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Op-ed by Jon Magnuson, published at The Mining Journal: “…right now Marquette County is dealing with a draft proposal regarding an industrial rocket launch site in Powell Township near the shores of Lake Superior. Thousands of citizens have responded in … read more Op-ed: Blessing our home by staying in our home

Citizens For a Safe & Clean Lake Superior