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
Letter to the editor by Scott Emerson, published at The Mining Journal: “A reasonable alternative would be for MAMA to withdraw their proposal for a vertical launch site. They could then instead offer the community a second horizontal, airplane facilitated, … read more Letter to the editor: launch plan opposed
Letter to the editor by Nancy Uschold, published at The Mining Journal: “Interestingly, Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport, which is on Lake Huron, was awarded the horizontal launch. Based on information shared with the public, Oscoda would be appropriate for the vertical launch … read more Letter to the editor: ‘green’ rocket launch?
Story by TV6 News Team and Nick Friend, published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WLUC) – Upper Michigan will be the site of a new command center for a Marquette spaceport. The Chippewa County International Airport is … read more MAMA selects Chippewa County for new command and control center
Op-ed by Milton Bates, published at The Mining Journal: “Retrieval of launch debris from Lake Superior would be more challenging for nearly half the year, which means that rocket components, including batteries, will end up in the lake…” https://www.miningjournal.net/opinion/2020/12/safety-concerns-dominate-planning-for-space-port/?fbclid=IwAR2cLe5-4MT_-d206R7uR5UuC7-0yAXREs-HPG1CJt5IxhoPyDN-5OlyBeg
Op-ed by John Frick, published at The Mining Journal: “…remember what brought you to or kept you here. If you’re like me, it’s the unspoiled (for the most part) wilderness…Let’s all enjoy the natural beauty of our area, and guard … read more Op-ed: Far too many unanswered questions on launch project
Story by Andrew LaCombe published at TV6 Upper Michigans Source: “STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WLUC) – The Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association will announce the findings of its site-selection process for a new command and control center in January 2021. MAMA previously said the … read more MAMA to announce command and control center site in January
Small Win! Tilden Mine Permit Application Withdrawn Following Public and Agency Concerns
Citizens for Superior partners with Parks & Rec for Native Plants in Big Bay
A look at Michigan’s new clean energy legislation
