Talon mine pollution and wetlands destruction would contaminate drinking water, contribute to algae blooms, and harm wild rice beds, fishing lakes, and Tribal lands and waters just a few miles away. Effects of mercury contamination of fish and release of excessive nutrients would affect downstream waters in the Mississippi River and, if the mine expands, the St. Croix River as well.

JOIN US in McGregor August 5 and in Blaine (North Metro) August 12. This is our only chance to tell the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) what must be studied in EIS environmental review of the Talon mine. DNR will be counting the number of people who comment and show up at public meetings to support clean water. Talon Metals and other mining industry supporters are likely to pack the room. 

To learn more and prepare for the comments and public meetings, we invite you to join us at a FREE Talon Mine Comment Workshop on Aug. 4 (Aitkin) and Aug. 9 (West Metro). WaterLegacy Executive Director Paula Maccabee will be on hand to explain how the Talon Tamarack sulfide ore mine threatens water, fish, wild rice, and communities in the Mississippi and St. Croix watersheds.