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Public Participation In Michigan Mining Policy : The Kennecott Eagle Project Case , Andrew C. Orthober
Public Participation In Michigan Mining Policy : The Kennecott Eagle Project Case , Andrew C. Orthober
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Public participation is an important component of Michigan’s Part 632 Nonferrous Mining law and is identified by researchers as important to decision-making processes. The Kennecott Eagle Project, which is located near Marquette, Michigan, is the first mine permitted under Michigan’s new mining regulation, and this research examines how public participation is structured in regulations, how the permitting process occurred during the permitting of the Eagle Project, and how participants in the permitting process perceived their participation. To understand these issues, this research implemented a review of existing mining policy and public participation policy literature, examination of documents related to the …
Perceptions Of Water Conditions And Management In The Sonora River Basin, Sonora, Mexico, Ellen Brenna
Perceptions Of Water Conditions And Management In The Sonora River Basin, Sonora, Mexico, Ellen Brenna
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The effects of climate change are expected to be very severe in arid regions. The Sonora River Basin, in the northwestern state of Sonora, Mexico, is likely to be severely affected. Some of the anticipated effects include precipitation variability, intense storm events, higher overall temperatures, and less available water. In addition, population in Sonora, specifically the capital city of Hermosillo, is increasing at a 1.5% rate and current populations are near 700,000. With the reduction in water availability and an increase in population, Sonora, Mexico is expected to experience severe water resource issues in the near future.
In anticipation of …