Clarks Point, Alaska-- United Tribes of Bristol Bay Executive Director Alannah Hurley, and other fishing leaders thanked Alaska Governor Bill Walker’s today for his call to halt the environmental review of the proposed Pebble Mine. In a letter to the US Army Corps. of Engineers, Governor Walker requested the federal agency cease its ongoing analysis of the wildly controversial proposed Pebble Mine.
Pebble is over 100 miles from Bristol Bay.
Bristol Bay Recreation Businesses ask for Permit Review Suspension
NEW VIDEO - Last Cast: Sportsmen's fight to Save Bristol Bay
Trout Unlimited has been working with fishermen, tribes, chefs, and thousands of others who, together, are fighting to protect the Bristol Bay region of Alaska from the proposed Pebble Mine.
As salmon runs decline globally, Bristol Bay's importance is elevated - not only as a powerhouse for wild salmon, but also the engine for local and international economies, and a world-class sportfishing destination.
What do we stand for?
We know we stand against the proposed Pebble mine.
But sometimes, it's important to have a reminder of what we stand FOR, too.
Below are the results of the Bristol Bay visioning project.
Pebble Mine is already getting bigger
Bristol Bay Ambassadors: Brian Kraft
Brian Kraft has been a constant, supportive figure in the effort to protect Bristol Bay from Pebble mine for many years now. Whenever news breaks, a planning meeting is held, or an update is given, you can bet Brian will be there, wanting to know the latest, how it'll impact his business and the region he loves, and asking how he can help.
BRISTOL BAY AMBASSADORS: Dan Michels
Keeping Bristol Bay, AK ‘Salmon Country’
A good first step: comment period on Pebble application extended
Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced they will give the public more time to comment on Pebble's permit application after initially only giving 30-days, which would have been less time for public comment than any other on-going project overseen by the Corps of Engineers in Alaska, despite being the largest and most controversial proposal in the state.
