Mining
Large scale Mining projects are a threat to communities around the world. This story is about one Northern Wisconsin community, Mole Lake, which is challenging the proposed Exxon mine which is threatening ancient wild rice beds, access to clean water, and a healthy environment for future generations. You will find more about the long history of the quest for minerals and ownership of natural resources around the world in the Timeline, but this story about Mole Lake will give you a sense of the contemporary issues facing many communities in their struggle to protect the earth.