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Species of the week: King’s River Pyrg

Species of the week: King’s River Pyrg

by Protect Thacker Pass | Jan 26, 2021 | Art

The King’s River Pyrg is a critically imperiled snail species known to only reside in 13 isolated springs on Thacker Pass. A lithium mine would most definitely ensure the loss of this species forever.  One more reason to...
Press Release: Activists Occupy Site of Proposed Mine That Would Provide 25% of World’s Lithium Supply

Press Release: Activists Occupy Site of Proposed Mine That Would Provide 25% of World’s Lithium Supply

by Protect Thacker Pass | Jan 25, 2021 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release, January 25, 2021 Contact:  Max Wilbert and Will Falk via our Contact Form Activists Occupy Site of Proposed Mine That Would Provide 25% of World’s Lithium Supply Lithium is the miracle element powering your smartphone and under the hood of every...
Species of the week: Pronghorn Antelope, North American’s Fastest Land Mammal

Species of the week: Pronghorn Antelope, North American’s Fastest Land Mammal

by Protect Thacker Pass | Jan 24, 2021 | Art

Built for speed, the Pronghorn antelope can run at 55 mph for 1/2 a mile. Pronghorns prefer open expansive range; fences and habitat fragmentation are dramatically impacting their movement. Some populations of Pronghorn are critically endangered. Lithium mining at...
Video Update from Thacker Pass, Jan 22, 2021

Video Update from Thacker Pass, Jan 22, 2021

by Protect Thacker Pass | Jan 22, 2021 | Resistance Updates

The protest camp to stop an open-pit mine at Thacker Pass, Nevada has entered it’s second week! Camp is standing strong. We are putting a call out for additional support. Help us spread the word and sustain this resistance to greenwashed mining! Join our resistance to...
Species of the week: Golden Eagle, North America’s largest bird of prey

Species of the week: Golden Eagle, North America’s largest bird of prey

by Protect Thacker Pass | Jan 21, 2021 | Art

By the amazing artist Travis London. Wingspan up to 6 to 7 feet. Generally solitary or found in pairs. Their keen eyes can see clearly and in color, allowing the eagle to spot movement from a long distance. Golden Eagles are monogamous and may mate for life. They can...
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