April 17 public meetings regarding metallic mineral lease applications

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DNR to hold April 17 public meetings regarding Keweenaw Land Association, Limited direct lease applications

Approximately 10,631.43 acres of metallic minerals lease rights in Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Marquette and Menominee counties have been requested by Keweenaw Land Association, Limited.

Detailed information regarding the lease request can be found on the DNR metallic minerals webpage.

Informational virtual meetings

Informational public meetings will be held 11 a.m.-noon. and 5-6 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, April 17, with an opportunity for public comment.

The meetings will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available at Michigan.gov/Minerals.

Virtual meeting and registration link:

Interested parties may join the meetings by going to: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/75b549a3-2ae7-44c8-953a-39bcbd8b6864@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1Registration is required to provide public comment during the meetings. 

Anyone wishing to participate in the public comment portion of the meetings will be allowed two minutes to speak.

Phone-in option:

If you do not wish to register or do not have internet access, please use the phone option by dialing 1-248-509-0316 and using access code 209-806-381#.

Written questions

A multiagency panel will respond to written questions from the public regarding the lease application during the meetings.

Questions may be submitted to:

  • DNR, Minerals Management Section
    P.O. Box 30452
    Lansing, MI 48909
  • Or via email to DNR-LeaseManagement@michigan.gov. Subject line should read: Keweenaw Land Association, Limited.

Written questions received by April 5 will be addressed during the meetings; questions received after April 5 will be answered via email.