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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.
More than 700 Businesses call on President to Save Bristol Bay, July 18, 2012
By Shoren Brown
Bristol Bay campaign director
We are incredibly appreciative that more than 700 businesses across the country have sent a letter to President Obama asking his administration to protect Bristol Bay under the Clean Water Act.
American business leaders are making it clear that they care about and are deeply invested in Bristol Bay's sustainable natural resources, which support 14,000 jobs and generate more than $500 million annually.
The letter urges the Obama Administration to use a power under the Clean Water Act called Section 404 (c) authority to prevent the negative impacts of Pebble Mine or other inappropriate development in the productive, clean watershed.
These 712 businesses join a large and growing assortment of job creators and industries that have called on the Obama Administration to protect Bristol Bay, including leaders in the jewelry industry, investment firms, outdoor industry, and commercial fishing.
You can view the entire letter here.