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Browse through or search our library of expert and community articles, presentations, and opinion pieces.
The views and opinions expressed here are those of the original creators and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CEA Foundation or the MineWatch campaign.
Rondal Snodgrass: At the least, make mine put up hefty bond
This retired economist says we need to look at the proposed mine with eyes wide open. Requesting an 80-year permit is extreme. The risk...
Jim Otto: Rise Gold Comedy Club
I received a letter from Rise Gold dated Feb. 11 stating, “We are reaching out to you to provide further information” on the proposed...
Cheryl Morris: Proposed mine causing collective anxiety
Nevada County has a higher rate of depression & suicide than the CA average, but less mental health providers. The possible reopening has...
Don Rogers: Rise’s messaging less than golden
The editor of the Grass Valley Union newspaper criticizes Rise Gold's sleazy marketing and underscores their CEO's questionable past. By...
★ Ray Bryars: Questions about explosives at mine
Ray was surprised when the draft environmental report concluded there would be “no significant issues” with explosives. He gives multiple...
★ Jeff Kane: Enjoy breathing? Consider the proposed mine
Dr. Jeff Kane reveals the serious health problems Nevada County suffers due to very poor air quality, then questions the assertion that...
Fast Facts: Western US Megadrought Worst in 1200 Years
The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years and is a worst-case climate...
Press Release: Community Urges NID to put Safeguards in Place
After vigorous discussion and lengthy, detailed public comments, NID considered crafting an extensively conditioned resolution approving...
Robert A. Hubbard: Rise Gold emphasizes ‘best possible outcome’ for Noise
Local resident Robert Hubbard concludes that the Noise section of the Draft EIR is only as good as its data and is based on best-possible...
CEA Foundation Education - Our Take on the DEIR
CEA Foundation President, Ralph Silberstein questions the science and mitigations described in the Draft Environmental Impact Report for...
★ 83 Negative Impacts. Oh My!
KVMR Radio Host, Martin Webb reacts to the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine by the numbers and what that...
★ Paul Schwartz: Negative Impacts of IMM are too many to list
This retired capital planner has seen plenty of environmental impact reports in his career, and knows a bad project when he sees one....
DEIR EXPLAINER - MineWatch January 2022 Meeting
Hundreds of people signed up to hear coalition experts talk about the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) in our January webinar. If...
How To Write DEIR Comments
Authored by CEA Foundation Now Is the Time: Let the County Know What YOU Think About the Mine and the Draft Environmental Impact Report...
★ Randall J. Newsome: Thar’s gold in those promises?
It takes a considerable amount of magical thinking to believe Rise Gold will ever create a single job. The company is grossly...
Janet Weaver: Don’t repeat errors of the past with mine
Janet Weaver recalls the Lava Cap Mine disaster of January 1997, when winter storm conditions caused a 60-foot high dam containing...
Tony Lauria: What’s not in the mine report
There are hidden impacts to the proposed mine reopening that are not being acknowledged, according to Tony Lauria. Residents are having...
Eric Zibbel: Another alternative to the mine
Rather than reopening the Idaho-Maryland mine, Grass Valley resident Eric Zibbel proposes purchasing the mine property using state funds...
Local Organization responds to mine draft report
CEA Foundation/MineWatch to request extension for public comments, hold community webinar The Union spoke with CEA Foundation President,...
Paul Schwartz: Better uses for the Idaho Maryland Mine property
We often get the question "If no mining, then what?" Grass Valley resident Paul Schwarz suggests a plan that enhances our strengths in...
Report delves into Idaho-Maryland Mine project
The Union newspaper reports on the long-awaited Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project, which is now...
★ Take Action: Comment on Environmental Impact Report
The long-awaited environmental report for the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine is out and we have until April 4 to comment. Also known as a...
Report delves into Idaho-Maryland Mine project
The long awaited draft Environmental Impact Report has been released, beginning a 60-day public comment period, according to Victoria...
Nevada County expects draft independent mine impact study in March
In March 2022, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) is expecting the results of an independent study regarding the economic...
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