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Comment on PolyMet's Proposed
Open-Pit Sulfide Mine

Take action and comment on PolyMet's open-pit sulfide mine, proposed for USFS public lands in the Superior National Forest. Comments on PolyMet's Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) must be made by February 3rd, 2010. Go to the Sierra Club Mining page or see Precious Waters.

Be a Climate Leader

Clean Energy Works: Be a Climate Leader

Join the Clean Energy Works campaign (which includes Sierra Club and Blue Green Alliance) on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for weekly volunteer action nights to urge Senators Klobuchar and Franken to work for a strong climate bill. Come for a slice of pizza, enjoy good company and a chance to make a difference. Contact us to RSVP or for more information.

Sierra Club North Star Chapter on Twitter

Follow us on Twitter

The Sierra Club North Star Chapter is getting acquainted with Twitter, a social network that has steadily been attracting users. Watch for updates on events and ways to volunteer by signing in to http://twitter.com, and following @SierraClubMN.

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Resources

Citizens' Guide to Land Use Planning

  • Open the doors to your local planning process. The Guide is a tool for everyone: residents, researchers, and communities.
  • What is planning, anyway? Take a walk through Anytown, USA to learn more about community development and to view a glossary of common planning terms.
  • Search the metro area for your city to find out how your community development process works.
  • Then, check out The Activists' Guide to Land Use Planning (pdf, 611k) to learn how you can get involved.


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