The Northern Environmental Council, a federation of more than fifty environmental groups in five upper Midwest states wants the federal government to cancel International Nickel Company’s lease for copper and nickel mining in the state near the BWCA.
A resolution claims that INCO violated the agreement by proposing open pit mining when it had been stipulated only underground operations would be allowed. The group praised Judge Miles Lord for his efforts on the Reserve Mining case and his decisions on timber logging in the BWCA, demonstrating concern for the public interest and courage.