.BettyMcCollum04 called the administration's decision to cancel mining leases in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness 'a rejection of the deeply flawed and politically motivated process under the Trump administration.' SaveBoundaryWaters
by the outgoing Obama administration to reject Twin Metals' request to renew the two expired minerals leases, which were first issued in 1966.in a statement that"mining and the pollution that comes with it have no business in the Boundary Waters. The Biden administration has made the right call in protecting this popular wilderness area."
"For our wildlife and every person who dreams of visiting and bringing their children to this special place, we need to keep this area safe from toxic leaks, spills, and mine waste," Montgomery added."We hope this is just the start and that we can expect even more ironclad protections for this area."U.S. Rep.
"The Boundary Waters is a national treasure that belongs to all Americans, and I am absolutely committed to ensuring its watershed will be permanently protected," she added."Some places are simply too special to mine, and it is our obligation to ensure these unique and valuable lands and waters remain intact for generations to come."Rep.
"The record is clear, putting this type of mining right next to the Boundary Waters would have been an environmental disaster," he added."I will continue working with my colleagues to make sure the Boundary Waters is permanently protected so that future generations of Americans can similarly enjoy this pristine area."
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