NBC’s Harry Smith takes TODAY inside a pristine but problematic spot in Alaska where a high-stakes battle is underway. Residents are pushing back against the proposed mine project that would threaten one of the world’s largest salmon fisheries.
Smith connects with Bristol Bay lodge owner Brian Kraft, and Alaska Native Christina Salmon on the impact the mine and proposed infrastructure would have on their businesses, traditions, and ways of life. Check out the episode to witness them drinking water directly from Iliamna Lake in southwest Alaska!