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Bringing this topic back up for those who care about protecting our public lands and waterways
Senate to vote by end of April to decide the fate of the boundary waters by reversing the 20 year mining ban in Northern Minnesota (as I understand it) that would, according to this video prevent further bans of this type in the future (approx 12min mark). Initially I thought she meant for all federal lands (versus just this particular case). I could be wrong, it may be only for this area in MN, so if you are more well informed please advise.
They would be voting on House Joint Resolution 140, which would undo Public Land Order 7917.
Previous DU post with info after House vote in January.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143602994
More info in this video: see 12 minute mark but good to watch whole video.
Local article from Minnesota:
https://wtip.org/time-running-out-for-senate-vote-on-boundary-waters-mining-resolution/