GLIN==> Webcast available: SocioEconomic Impacts of Mining in the Lake Superior Basin

Submitted by Lynelle Hanson <lhanso14 at uwsuper.edu>

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SocioEconomic Impacts of Mining in the Lake Superior Basin
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/lakesuperior/

The Lake Superior Binational Program is hosting a webinar 
Series: Mining in the Lake Superior Basin. Today, June 2, 2009, a 
webcast of "Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining in the Lake 
Superior Basin" will air at 2:00 - 5:00 ET/1:00 - 4:00 CT.
 
To join the live video webcast, go to  -  
http://epa.gov/greatlakes/live

Agenda for Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining in the Lake 
Superior Basin
 
Introduction
Mike Ripley, Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority
 
Socio-Economic Aspects of Mining
Dr. William Freudenburg, University of California-Santa 
Barbara

Lessons Learned and Cautionary Tales from Canada's North
Dr. Peter Homenuck, DPRA

Economic Impacts of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Mining In 
Minnesota
Dr. Jim Skurla, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Labovitz 
School of Business and Economics

Economic Impact of Mining in Ontario 
Peter McBride, Ontario Mining Association

Perspective on Revenue-sharing, Closure Financing, and 
Community Transitions
Brennain Loyd, North Watch
 
Wrap-up
Mike Ripley, Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority
 
Each presentation with Q&A will be approximately 30 
minutes in length.