Adams
Mine Consortium
applying for dewatering permits
On July 9th, Adams
Mine Rail Haul applied for dewatering Permits for Adams Mine!!!
The move comes as farmers are assembling evidence that the pit is no longer
filling with water --meaning pit water is probably flowing into the
surrounding groundwater.
If the MOE approves this permit, they will be destroying the evidence needed to prove this pit poses a risk to our groundwater. As well, by approving this now, they will be saddling the incoming provincial government with an "on the ground fact"-- ie. an Adams Mine operation that is well on its way to completion.
We Need Action Immediately.
The turnaround time
on these permits can be as little as two more weeks. We need letters,
phone calls and a major campaign to clog the MOE and force this permit
to be withdrawn.
A major letter writing campaign will be organized over the next
week. At this stage we are asking everyone to take the time to write
a letter demanding the MOE hold off on any
permits until the farmers evidence has been fully examined.
We are demanding that
the MOE protect residents rather than act as co-proponents of this
dangerous and unwanted dump plan.
Send your letters by fax
Fax: 807-475-1754
David Hollinger
Water Supervisor
Ministry of Environment Northern Regional Office
435 James St. Suite 335
Thunder Bay Ontario
P7E 6S7
Make the effort to
call him at this number 807 475-1711 or
Toll Free from area codes 705/807: at 1-800-875-7772
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