Protecting the Porcupine Mountains: Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewohl on Fighting the Copperwood Mine

Artists, authors, and activists Sol Anzorena and Tom Grotewold join Our Hen House to talk about their grassroots campaign, Protect the Porkies — a fight against a proposed copper mine that threatens Michigan's Porcupine Mountains, Lake Superior, and the North Country Trail. We dig into the ecological risks of toxic mine waste, how light and noise pollution devastate wildlife, and how a small local campaign grew into a national movement that's already defeated a $50 million state funding proposal three times. Sol and Tom also share how they've built unlikely alliances with hunters, conservatives, and nature lovers alike — all while remaining committed vegan activists. We also talk about their graphic novel, "Reynard the House Wolf," their upcoming documentary on the Rights of Nature movement, and how art and community organizing have powered their fight to protect this ecosystem. Find the full show notes here: #ProtectThePorkies #EnvironmentalActivism #AnimalRights #VeganPodcast #RightsOfNature