4: The Mine Part 2 - Updates and Next Steps

Welcome to Lunacy; where we discern the sacred from the insane and admit that whether we like it or not, we are all profoundly affected by the cycles of the moon. Last episode, we dove into the environmental risks and hazards of the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine in Grass Valley, CA. Tune in to hear about how the community is coming together and getting involved in local politics to prevent the mine from hurting the local environment. Tony Lauria and I approach the situation with the appropriate amount of Lunacy, and share important details while being as lighthearted as we can be about the subject. Even if you’re not a local to Grass Valley, this is an opportunity to learn about the progress of the community in their fight to keep the project at bay. This is a story about how the people living in ground zero of an area where a company is trying to push through a proposal without sincere consideration for the actual impact. Local homes could potentially lose their well water, a primary concern that hasn’t been adequately addressed by the proposed environmental impact report. Tony Lauria and I also talk with Christine Hubbard, a local activist, about how we can get involved and keep fighting against the Rise Gold mine. She talks about the opportunities for the community to engage with the county. The board and the planning commissions meet every two weeks and allow for public comments. There will also a public hearing about the final environmental impact report, zoning changes, and more, as soon as February. Stay updated on local efforts, petitions, the public hearing, and more at: https://www.minewatchnc.org Make your voice heard by sending an email to: [email protected] I’m Geoff Eido. Join me each week for interviews and insights intended to shine a light on the darkness, like the full moon in the forest. www.geoffeido.com [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/GeoffEido Instagram: @geoffeido Support the show