An earlier version of the bill that circulated in the Capitol this spring would have largely gutted the environmental review and public input process for mine permit applications. It would have allowed for the dumping of toxic mine waste in floodplains, near rivers and streams and next to neighboring properties. In short, the last draft of the mining bill prioritized the profits of wealthy out-of-state mining executives over the health of Wisconsin residents and the health of our environment.
By all accounts, it was one of the worst environmental bills in memory, and public outcry helped convince legislators to pull back and redraft the bill.
No comments:
Post a Comment