Bristol Bay elder Bobby Andrew, who has been a leading voice in the fight against Pebble Mine, passed away at the age of 73. State troopers say Andrew died of natural causes, and was found at his cabin on Lake Aleknagik Tuesday afternoon.
Yep, like a terminal patient on life support, Pebble Mine is all about "staying alive" -- which translates into the nicely alliterative trio of lawyers, lobbyists and legislators.
THE TERM "PEBBLE MINE" HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE NOW IN THE SPORTING COMMUNITY. WE SAT DOWN WITH THE MAN LEADING THE CHARGE TO MAKE SURE BRISTOL BAY, ALASKA REMAINS JUST THAT.
The proposal to dig a huge gold mine in a vital salmon spawning ground has pitted Republicans against Republicans. But the EPA’s attempt to ban it may bring them back together.
