For over a decade, Alaskans have fought against a proposed gold and copper mine in Bristol Bay, home to the world's most prolific wild salmon runs. The fight over Pebble Mine has attracted national opposition from all corners of the country, and from both Republicans and Democrats alike.
My Turn: Alaska's best rivers are the economic backbone of our future
For decades I have been exploring Alaska’s remote landscapes, first on my own and now as a seasoned guide and business owner. Each year, I have the pleasure of introducing several hundred of the two million visitors that travel to Alaska each year to our state. Often the highlight of the trips I lead are our magnificent cold, clear rivers and the wild salmon that return each year. Our prized salmon runs and world-class rivers have supported my business and family since 1998.
Set netter with a mission hits the Iditarod Trail
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The Pebble Mine Fight is Far From Over
The risks to one of the most important watersheds on the planet are still very much alive. Progress has been made and Pebble’s backers frustrated, but they certainly aren’t done. In fact, they are mustering for another fight. And that’s why I’m about to talk about how the process works and where things stand.