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
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:
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
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
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 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
Blog article by Dennis Ferraro, posted at Keweenaw Now: “Most of us coming to Lake Superior’s beautiful southern shoreline to live, to study, or to visit feel a deep connection to its wild and pristine coastal habitat. Whether hiking trails, … read more Proposed industrial rocket launch site at Granot Loma threatens pristine Lake Superior shoreline
Article by Beth Gruber of the Marquette Regional History Center, published at The Mining Journal: “In April 1991, Granot Loma was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Since then the property has been listed for sale several times, … read more Granot Loma boasts rich history
Video posted by the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition: The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition’s virtual event ‘2021 Celebrate the U.P.!’ “Dennis Ferraro will provide an update on Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior (CSCLS): what they are doing to … read more Save Our Shoreline: Everybody’s Backyard
Blog post written by Dennis Ferraro, Board President of Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior. Background: Defining a “bait and switch” as “the ploy of offering a person something desirable to gain favor (such as political support), then … read more The Bait & Switch Behind the Granot Loma Launch Plan
Press Release: Copperwood Funding in the House Budget
Report Suspected Mining Sites in the UP
Wetlands: Nature’s Lifeline and Water Purifier
