WaterLegacy
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Minnesota-based nonprofit formed in 2009 to protect Minnesota waters and the communities that rely on them. Learn more:
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There’s still time! Comment by Monday, September 14 to tell the Minnesota DNR what must be included in EIS environmental review of the proposed Talon Metals Tamarack sulfide ore mine. Click here for talking points & template comments you can edit and send DNR TODAY:
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September 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
There’s still time! Comment by Monday, September 14 to tell the Minnesota DNR what must be included in EIS environmental review of the proposed Talon Metals Tamarack sulfide ore mine. Click here for talking points & template comments you can edit and send DNR TODAY:
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
RSVP for FREE Comment Workshop in Stillwater on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 5:30-7:30 PM!
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Hear the latest on the proposed Talon Metals mine plan and craft your own comment to the MN DNR to protect the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds from a Tamarack Mine sacrifice zone.
bit.ly/RSVPEastMetr...
Hear the latest on the proposed Talon Metals mine plan and craft your own comment to the MN DNR to protect the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds from a Tamarack Mine sacrifice zone.
September 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
RSVP for FREE Comment Workshop in Stillwater on Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 5:30-7:30 PM!
bit.ly/RSVPEastMetr...
Hear the latest on the proposed Talon Metals mine plan and craft your own comment to the MN DNR to protect the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds from a Tamarack Mine sacrifice zone.
bit.ly/RSVPEastMetr...
Hear the latest on the proposed Talon Metals mine plan and craft your own comment to the MN DNR to protect the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds from a Tamarack Mine sacrifice zone.
COMMENT TODAY: NewRange’s proposed plan to discharge sulfate and drain and rewet wetlands threatens a perfect storm for increased mercury contamination of fish. Tell the U.S. Army Corps to reject the Section 404 permit for the NewRange copper-nickel sulfide ore mine:
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
August 31, 2026 at 9:01 PM
COMMENT TODAY: NewRange’s proposed plan to discharge sulfate and drain and rewet wetlands threatens a perfect storm for increased mercury contamination of fish. Tell the U.S. Army Corps to reject the Section 404 permit for the NewRange copper-nickel sulfide ore mine:
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
ACTION ALERT: Your comment to the U.S. Army Corps is needed! This may be your only chance to ask the Army Corps to reject the Section 404 (wetlands destruction) permit for the NewRange copper-nickel sulfide ore mine in Minnesota’s Lake Superior watershed:
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
August 25, 2026 at 7:37 PM
ACTION ALERT: Your comment to the U.S. Army Corps is needed! This may be your only chance to ask the Army Corps to reject the Section 404 (wetlands destruction) permit for the NewRange copper-nickel sulfide ore mine in Minnesota’s Lake Superior watershed:
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
waterlegacy.org/newrange-com...
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and spread the word for water at the DNR’s public comment meeting in Blaine this week!
There's still time to send a written comment to DNR with your requests by Sept. 14:
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
📸: P. Maccabee, A. Richardson, and S. Patane
There's still time to send a written comment to DNR with your requests by Sept. 14:
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
📸: P. Maccabee, A. Richardson, and S. Patane
August 15, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and spread the word for water at the DNR’s public comment meeting in Blaine this week!
There's still time to send a written comment to DNR with your requests by Sept. 14:
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
📸: P. Maccabee, A. Richardson, and S. Patane
There's still time to send a written comment to DNR with your requests by Sept. 14:
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
📸: P. Maccabee, A. Richardson, and S. Patane
TODAY'S THE DAY: Come to Blaine this evening from 5:00-9:00 pm for the final DNR public comment meeting to determine the scope of EIS environmental review for the proposed Talon Metals mine. RSVP here:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
August 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
TODAY'S THE DAY: Come to Blaine this evening from 5:00-9:00 pm for the final DNR public comment meeting to determine the scope of EIS environmental review for the proposed Talon Metals mine. RSVP here:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
SHOW UP AUG. 12 IN BLAINE: Speak up this Wednesday to prevent a Tamarack Mine Sacrifice Zone and downstream contamination to the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds. RSVP HERE:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Please share with your friends, neighbors, and community!
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Please share with your friends, neighbors, and community!
August 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
SHOW UP AUG. 12 IN BLAINE: Speak up this Wednesday to prevent a Tamarack Mine Sacrifice Zone and downstream contamination to the Mississippi and St. Croix River watersheds. RSVP HERE:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Please share with your friends, neighbors, and community!
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Please share with your friends, neighbors, and community!
TALONS OFF OUR WATERS:
Show up 8/12 in Blaine at the DNR public meeting and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone and downstream contamination. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Curious about commenting? Join us tomorrow in St. Louis Park:
bit.ly/RSVPWestMetr...
Show up 8/12 in Blaine at the DNR public meeting and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone and downstream contamination. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Curious about commenting? Join us tomorrow in St. Louis Park:
bit.ly/RSVPWestMetr...
August 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
TALONS OFF OUR WATERS:
Show up 8/12 in Blaine at the DNR public meeting and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone and downstream contamination. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Curious about commenting? Join us tomorrow in St. Louis Park:
bit.ly/RSVPWestMetr...
Show up 8/12 in Blaine at the DNR public meeting and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone and downstream contamination. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
Curious about commenting? Join us tomorrow in St. Louis Park:
bit.ly/RSVPWestMetr...
Now’s the time to show up and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone. The MN DNR needs to hear from you on Aug. 5 (McGregor) and Aug. 12 (Blaine) on what must be studied in EIS environmental review. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
August 1, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Now’s the time to show up and comment to prevent a Tamarack area sulfide ore mining sacrifice zone. The MN DNR needs to hear from you on Aug. 5 (McGregor) and Aug. 12 (Blaine) on what must be studied in EIS environmental review. RSVP TODAY:
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
bit.ly/RSVPforDNRMe...
waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
ACTION ALERT: A critical comment period has started for the proposed Talon Metals mine near Tamarack, MN. Your comments and your presence at public meetings on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 are needed:
forms.gle/97vchvrrvTT6...
Click for talking points and send a comment: waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
forms.gle/97vchvrrvTT6...
Click for talking points and send a comment: waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
July 23, 2026 at 7:53 PM
ACTION ALERT: A critical comment period has started for the proposed Talon Metals mine near Tamarack, MN. Your comments and your presence at public meetings on Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 are needed:
forms.gle/97vchvrrvTT6...
Click for talking points and send a comment: waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
forms.gle/97vchvrrvTT6...
Click for talking points and send a comment: waterlegacy.org/talon-mine-c...
Next Saturday, July 25, you are invited to join an amazing Nibi (Water) Walk for "The Water That Gives Life." The walk will begin at 7am by Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, MN and end at Tamarack. RSVP and learn more here:
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July 18, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Next Saturday, July 25, you are invited to join an amazing Nibi (Water) Walk for "The Water That Gives Life." The walk will begin at 7am by Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, MN and end at Tamarack. RSVP and learn more here:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1fd3...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1fd3...
Please take two minutes to comment now: waterlegacy.org/eqb-gas-rule...
June 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Please take two minutes to comment now: waterlegacy.org/eqb-gas-rule...
ACTION ALERT: Did you know Minnesota is about to launch a new gas development industry without environmental review? Your comments are needed by Thursday, JULY 2 to stop a broken process and send the EQB back to the drawing board to draft rules that protect MN: waterlegacy.org/eqb-gas-rule...
June 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM
ACTION ALERT: Did you know Minnesota is about to launch a new gas development industry without environmental review? Your comments are needed by Thursday, JULY 2 to stop a broken process and send the EQB back to the drawing board to draft rules that protect MN: waterlegacy.org/eqb-gas-rule...
“Talons Off Our Wild Rice!” - RSVP for FREE WEBINAR Tues., June 30 at 6:00 pm:
bit.ly/threatstowil...
Take action to prevent a mining sacrifice zone in the heart of Minnesota’s manoomin abundance.
bit.ly/threatstowil...
Take action to prevent a mining sacrifice zone in the heart of Minnesota’s manoomin abundance.
June 26, 2026 at 8:48 PM
“Talons Off Our Wild Rice!” - RSVP for FREE WEBINAR Tues., June 30 at 6:00 pm:
bit.ly/threatstowil...
Take action to prevent a mining sacrifice zone in the heart of Minnesota’s manoomin abundance.
bit.ly/threatstowil...
Take action to prevent a mining sacrifice zone in the heart of Minnesota’s manoomin abundance.
ACTION ALERT: The Air Emissions Permit for U.S. Steel Minntac is up for renewal. Minntac is one of the biggest mercury sources in Minnesota. Tell MPCA to require Minntac to reduce mercury air emissions and STOP poisoning Minnesota water and fish:
waterlegacy.org/minntac-air-...
waterlegacy.org/minntac-air-...
June 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
ACTION ALERT: The Air Emissions Permit for U.S. Steel Minntac is up for renewal. Minntac is one of the biggest mercury sources in Minnesota. Tell MPCA to require Minntac to reduce mercury air emissions and STOP poisoning Minnesota water and fish:
waterlegacy.org/minntac-air-...
waterlegacy.org/minntac-air-...
MN has NO experience with prospecting or producing gas. Yet, the Legislature has told our state agencies to set rules for gas exploration in a hurry & without any public process! Comment by TOMORROW, June 10 to protect MN water, health, and safety:
waterlegacy.org/mdh-gas-rules/
waterlegacy.org/mdh-gas-rules/
June 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
MN has NO experience with prospecting or producing gas. Yet, the Legislature has told our state agencies to set rules for gas exploration in a hurry & without any public process! Comment by TOMORROW, June 10 to protect MN water, health, and safety:
waterlegacy.org/mdh-gas-rules/
waterlegacy.org/mdh-gas-rules/
Yesterday's Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) Nibi Walk was a time to pay attention to what we've lost and what we value and must restore. Thank you to Sharon Day and the youth leaders and organizers.
#nibiwalk #waterislife #earthday2026
#nibiwalk #waterislife #earthday2026
April 23, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Yesterday's Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) Nibi Walk was a time to pay attention to what we've lost and what we value and must restore. Thank you to Sharon Day and the youth leaders and organizers.
#nibiwalk #waterislife #earthday2026
#nibiwalk #waterislife #earthday2026
NOW WHAT? Ask one question to decide who should represent you at every level of government: Who will protect Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and the other priceless water resources on which we rely for health and life itself? Then get busy. (2/2)
April 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
NOW WHAT? Ask one question to decide who should represent you at every level of government: Who will protect Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and the other priceless water resources on which we rely for health and life itself? Then get busy. (2/2)
BREAKING BAD NEWS: H.J. Resolution 140 passed the U.S. Senate (50-49), reversing the withdrawal of 225,000 acres of national forest lands near the Boundary Waters from toxic sulfide ore mining. (1/2)
April 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
BREAKING BAD NEWS: H.J. Resolution 140 passed the U.S. Senate (50-49), reversing the withdrawal of 225,000 acres of national forest lands near the Boundary Waters from toxic sulfide ore mining. (1/2)
Message:
“Please show Minnesotans the value of your bipartisan relationships to secure enough votes to prevent H.J. Res. 140 from passing the U.S. Senate floor. This resolution would strip protections from 225,000 acres needed to protect the BWCA from sulfide ore mining contamination." (4/4)
“Please show Minnesotans the value of your bipartisan relationships to secure enough votes to prevent H.J. Res. 140 from passing the U.S. Senate floor. This resolution would strip protections from 225,000 acres needed to protect the BWCA from sulfide ore mining contamination." (4/4)
April 15, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Message:
“Please show Minnesotans the value of your bipartisan relationships to secure enough votes to prevent H.J. Res. 140 from passing the U.S. Senate floor. This resolution would strip protections from 225,000 acres needed to protect the BWCA from sulfide ore mining contamination." (4/4)
“Please show Minnesotans the value of your bipartisan relationships to secure enough votes to prevent H.J. Res. 140 from passing the U.S. Senate floor. This resolution would strip protections from 225,000 acres needed to protect the BWCA from sulfide ore mining contamination." (4/4)
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: TOMORROW, April 15, the U.S. Senate will likely vote on H.J. Res. 140—a bill that would strip protections from 225,000 acres near the Boundary Waters. The Senate can stop this travesty, but it will take bipartisan support.
#stophjres140 #savethebwca
📸: Jim Brandenburg (1/4)
#stophjres140 #savethebwca
📸: Jim Brandenburg (1/4)
April 15, 2026 at 1:54 AM
URGENT ACTION NEEDED: TOMORROW, April 15, the U.S. Senate will likely vote on H.J. Res. 140—a bill that would strip protections from 225,000 acres near the Boundary Waters. The Senate can stop this travesty, but it will take bipartisan support.
#stophjres140 #savethebwca
📸: Jim Brandenburg (1/4)
#stophjres140 #savethebwca
📸: Jim Brandenburg (1/4)
Talon then proposes that the DNR and community decide the scope of environmental review (the EIS) before knowing either the "project configuration" or whether any version of the project is feasible. Bait-and-switch anyone? (4/4)
April 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Talon then proposes that the DNR and community decide the scope of environmental review (the EIS) before knowing either the "project configuration" or whether any version of the project is feasible. Bait-and-switch anyone? (4/4)
Talon then admits it doesn't know whether any version of its project (sending ore by rail 475 miles to a North Dakota plant that doesn't exist or sending it 560 miles to Michigan on unsuitable track) is feasible. (3/4)
April 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Talon then admits it doesn't know whether any version of its project (sending ore by rail 475 miles to a North Dakota plant that doesn't exist or sending it 560 miles to Michigan on unsuitable track) is feasible. (3/4)
Does Talon Metals think Minnesotans are stupid?
On March 27, 2026, Talon disclosed on the Canadian stock exchange (where lying can be penalized): "[T]he Company has not yet determined whether the Tamarack Project contains ore reserves that are economically recoverable." (Thread below, part 1 of 4)
On March 27, 2026, Talon disclosed on the Canadian stock exchange (where lying can be penalized): "[T]he Company has not yet determined whether the Tamarack Project contains ore reserves that are economically recoverable." (Thread below, part 1 of 4)
April 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Does Talon Metals think Minnesotans are stupid?
On March 27, 2026, Talon disclosed on the Canadian stock exchange (where lying can be penalized): "[T]he Company has not yet determined whether the Tamarack Project contains ore reserves that are economically recoverable." (Thread below, part 1 of 4)
On March 27, 2026, Talon disclosed on the Canadian stock exchange (where lying can be penalized): "[T]he Company has not yet determined whether the Tamarack Project contains ore reserves that are economically recoverable." (Thread below, part 1 of 4)
Minnesotans deserve state officials and agencies that put people first, not polluters. Next Tuesday, April 7, you can demand that accountability. RSVP today and help us pack the room in St. Paul for a special Minnesota Senate oversight hearing on Polluter Capture:
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April 1, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Minnesotans deserve state officials and agencies that put people first, not polluters. Next Tuesday, April 7, you can demand that accountability. RSVP today and help us pack the room in St. Paul for a special Minnesota Senate oversight hearing on Polluter Capture:
bit.ly/April7People...
bit.ly/April7People...