Update on legal battles
What has Save The Rookery been up to lately? An update on our legal battles.
Halloween 5K on Monday Oct 31!
Join us on Halloween, Monday, Oct 31, 6PM for the 5 dollar 5K at TerraLoco!
Salmon or Gold: The story of Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine
Join Trout Unlimited on Monday, October 3rd at 7pm for a presentation “Salmon or Gold: the story of Bristol Bay and Pebble Mine” by renowned (and now local!) photographer Michael Melford.
New lawsuit filed
A group opposed to a housing development at the site of a great blue heron nest colony has filed another lawsuit against the township board that approved the plan last month.
Moment of silence
Flo Sandok: Rochester Township Board has approved a preliminary plan for a luxury housing development destroying a unique and much-loved heron rookery. Greed and self-service have triumphed.
Township Meeting News
On Thursday night, 3 of 5 Rochester Township Board members voted to approve the developer’s disastrous pre-plat, after the Township’s own Planning & Zoning Commission recommended DENIAL of the pre-plat, and after HUNDREDS of Rochester area residents signed a petition requesting denial.
PB Letter: Local priorities seem skewed
Post Bulletin letter to the editor: Destroying a heron rookery for greed … disgusting and so unnecessary.
No More Habitat Destruction!
The Rochester Township is meeting to decide on the permitting of Pavilion Estates’ disastrous Pre-Plat on Thursday, August 11, 7PM, at Rochester Township Hall.
Olmsted Co Commissioner Candidate forums
Olmsted County Commissioner - districts 4 and 5 - candidate forums on Wednesday and Thursday this week, in person and online.
Decision delayed on heron nest site development
The Rochester Township Board delayed deciding whether to accept a preliminary plat proposal for a development at the site of a great blue heron nest colony.
No More Habitat Destruction!
The Rochester Township is meeting to decide on the permitting of Pavilion Estates’ disatrous Pre-Plat on July 14, 7PM, at Rochester Township Hall.
Primary Elections August 9
The primary election for Olmsted County Commissioners is August 9, and the general election is November 8. Let’s make sure we elect representatives who will actually LISTEN to the citizens!
Rochesterfest Parade
A few photos from the Rochesterfest parade this weekend. Thanks to all who cheered us on!
Thank you!
Thank you to our supporters who signed the petition, wrote letters, and showed up for the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting!
News: Planning commission recommends denial
The Rochester Township’s planning and zoning commission recommended denial of the developer’s “pre plat”. Despite this denial, the final approval of the plan is up to the Rochester Township Board, which will decide on Thursday, July 14.
Response to judge’s decision
Response to a judge’s decision on our appeal of the Township’s decision to forego an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The judge's decision did not say that the township made the right decision regarding the EIS based on the facts and experts.
The Big Picture
International Properties LLC bought this property and designed a 10-lot subdivision for the property that fails repeatedly to comply with township ordinances and comprehensive plan.
Join us at Rochesterfest Parade! Sat, June 25
Join us! We will be marching and riding in the parade in and alongside our Great Blue Heron truck starting 2pm on June 25th downtown Rochester.
Letter: Why didn't DNR protect heron rookery?
Post Bulletin Letter: Why didn't DNR protect heron rookery?
Segura: The fight for the herons is far from over
Rochester Township is changing. The township board needs to change too. Residents want thoughtful development that preserves natural areas. The township board needs to listen to their voices and act before it is too late.