Advocates for the West and our conservation partners are speaking out against a recently approved mine exploration project proposal in the headwaters of the Boise River. The U.S. Forest Service authorized a four-year plan by Idaho Copper Corporation to construct up to eight miles of new roads and clear 122 drill pads on National Forest […]
In recent weeks, Advocates for the West and our partners compiled and submitted formal objections against two separate—and significantly flawed—environmental reviews and draft approvals of mining activity in Idaho. Stibnite Gold Mine On October 18, a coalition of Advocates for the West’s conservation partners submitted objections to the final Environmental Impact Statement and draft Record […]
Advocates for the West and our conservation partners are speaking out against the U.S. Forest Service’s draft approval of the CuMo Mine Exploration Project in the headwaters of the Boise River. Idaho Copper Corporation is seeking approval from the Forest Service to construct up to eight miles of new roads, clear 122 drill pads, and […]
Advocates for the West and our partners are speaking out against a mining exploration project proposal in the headwaters of the Boise River, posing major threats to water quality, fish, and wildlife. The groups succeeded in blocking variations of the project twice before. Idaho Copper is seeking approval from the U.S. Forest Service to construct […]