We've gotten a glimpse at Pebble's phase one mining plan and, surprise to no one, it will NOT protect the wild salmon and fishing opportunity in the region.
Where do we stand? An update for action-takers!
There is a LOT happening on the Pebble Mine front right now. We know your time is important, so we’ll cut right to it:
ALASKANS: If you don't have time to read, and just want to take action against Pebble, please click here to tell the Governor to stand with Bristol Bay, and demand that Pebble be held to the highest level of scrutiny.
Here is a list of what’s currently happening:
- Pebble filed their federal mining permit applications at the end of December after promising to do so for over a decade. This started the permitting process with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, who accepted Pebble’s application in early January. When there is another meaningful opportunity to weigh in, we will immediately let you know.
- Pebble applied for an additional non-mining, exploration permit with the state of Alaska. This is known as their Miscellaneous Land Use Permits (or MLUP). This is an important litmus test for the Governor to show us where he stands when it comes to Pebble, so it’s also important that Alaskans weigh in at this link. Thank you in advance!
- The U.S. EPA announced that it will NOT throw out the strong proposed protections, known as the 2014 Clean Water Act Proposed Determination, for the Bristol Bay region. The agency threatened to erase the proposal after a lawsuit settlement earlier in 2017, but then over a MILLION of you commented to the Agency in opposition to Pebble Mine, and they listened. This doesn’t mean the protections will take effect, but it does mean they remain on the table to potentially be applied later. Thank you for your comments to make this happen!
- The company continues trying to entice investors to secure funds needed for their phase one plan, and eventual plans to expand in Bristol Bay - literally paving the way for an industrial mining district in the salmon-rich region of Alaska. This thought makes us shudder and we’ll need you to continue to stand up to ensure this does not happen.
As the Pebble Partnership begins their quest for permits to mine, opposition to their project surges and we have another chance to demonstrate this opposition to our Governor.
ALASKANS: Please tell the Governor, with respect to Pebble’s new exploration permit application, that he should hold Pebble accountable and not allow them to expand their exploration in Bristol Bay.
As Pebble navigates the permitting process there will be numerous public comment periods that we will bring to your attention. Thank you so much for your ongoing support of clean water and healthy fish habitat in Bristol Bay.
BREAKING: Pebble Mine backers apply for mining permits
There is no such thing as "small" Pebble mine.
Why Alaska is Everyone's Backyard
GUEST POST by Bristol Bay fisherman and Pride of Bristol Bay founder Matt Luck
Order wild sockeye salmon, help protect Bristol Bay
Today, salmon lovers across the country can order sockeye salmon from Pride of Bristol Bay and have it delivered directly to homes and businesses across the country. A portion of proceeds from every order placed will go directly to efforts to protect Bristol Bay from the Pebble Mine proposal.
Testimony of Peter Andrew Jr., Bristol Bay Native Corporation Board Member
Pebble Mine opponents to hold rally outside Anchorage Pebble advisory meeting
Alaskans opposed to the Pebble Mine project will support Bristol Bay residents who rely on healthy runs of wild salmon by rallying outside a Monday Pebble Partnership gathering in Anchorage. Pebble is convening the private meeting to discuss how to build a mine with their hand-picked advisory panel.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ‘No Free Pass’ say Alaskans to Pebble Mine backers
Sportsmen and business owners throughout the Bristol Bay region and Alaskans remain steadfast in their opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine despite today’s announcement that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to withdraw the July 2014 Clean Water Act Section 404(c) Proposed Determination that, if finalized, would have applied up-front restrictions mining activities that harm salmon in Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed.
