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About Save Bristol Bay
Trout Unlimited’s Alaska Program works to preserve, protect and restore wild salmon and trout populations throughout Alaska. Through sound scientific data, strong grassroots outreach and advocacy, and hands-on involvement in conservation projects we protect some of the most pristine and prized rivers on the planet, restore those that need some help, and engage the next generation of coldwater stewards in Alaska’s natural heritage.
July 2010
EPA Chief Hears Overwhelming Opposition to Pebble On Trip to Bristol Bay
The nation's top environmental official heard blistering opposition to the proposed Pebble copper and gold mine on Wednesday during a public meeting in Dillingham. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson listened to dozens of residents of Bristol Bay communities during a meeting at the Dillingham Middle School. The message they delivered was loud and clear: most Bristol Bay residents don't want the EPA to allow the Pebble mine to go forward because of the high risks it poses to the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery.
Leading River Ecologist Refutes Outlandish Claims by Pebble Developers
One of world's top experts in river ecology, who began his professional career in the Nushagak River drainage, has published an opinion piece that refutes some of the more outlandish claims made recently by the Pebble Limited Partnership. Among other things, PLP executives have actually stated in public forums of late that the giant copper and gold deposit they want to develop is NOT located in the headwaters of Bristol Bay.
Savoring Bristol Bay, One Bite At A Time
Elizabeth Dubovsky, Why Wild Program Director for Trout Unlimited Alaska, recounts our recent Savor Bristol Bay week in the Pacific Northwest in this blog post.....
Portland Chef Speaks Out to Protect Bristol Bay
One of the Pacific Northwest's most popular chefs is speaking out about Bristol Bay, its copious salmon runs and what's at stake if large-scale mining is allowed to proceed in the watershed. Chef Lisa Schroeder, owner of Mother's Bistro and Mama Mia Trattoria, made two television appearances this month in Portland to speak out about the need to protect Bristol Bay salmon.
A Culinary Adventure in Salmon-Rich Bristol Bay
A group of chefs from California, Oregon and Kodiak, Alaska, recently immersed themselves in the heart of Bristol Bay, observing, harvesting and preparing freshly caught wild sockeye salmon from these pristine Alaska waters.
Chefs Helene Kennan of Bon Appetit Management Co., Quentin Topping of Google, Lisa Schroeder of Mother’s Bistro and Mama Mia Trattoria in Portland and Joel Chenet of Mill Bay Coffee in Kodiak gathered in the Alaska community of King Salmon in late June. They took part in an “all things salmon” culinary adventure sponsored by Trout Unlimited Alaska. Trout Unlimited is the nation’s oldest and largest fisheries conservation group dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring coldwater fisheries and their habitats.
Keeping Close Ties
Trout Unlimited Alaska is gearing up for its second fly fishing academy in Bristol Bay, geared toward training local youth, particularly Alaska Natives, to be guides. The academy takes place for one week starting August 8 in the Native village of Ekwok. The Anchorage Daily News ran a story about it in today's paper. Check it out.
(Photo Credit: Courtesy of Kelly DuFort)
Savor Bristol Bay in Seattle and Portland July 4 - July 10
Get Ready to Savor Bristol Bay in Seattle and Portland