May 12, 2017

Reversing Obama, Trump EPA reaches deal with Pebble mine developer

May 12, 2017

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has settled an ongoing lawsuit with the Pebble Limited Partnership and says the company can apply for a federal permit for its proposed massive gold and copper mine in the Bristol Bay watershed.

Michelle Beadle

May 1, 2017

President Trump Should Start in Bristol Bay to Protect American Jobs

Michelle Beadle

May 1, 2017

America elected President Trump in large part because he spoke convincingly about creating and maintaining good jobs for American workers. He has an opportunity to put his words into action by protecting Bristol Bay’s incredible fisheries and the thousands of jobs they support.

Michelle Beadle

April 28, 2017

Foundation hopes to give Bristol Bay fishermen a united voice

Michelle Beadle

April 28, 2017

A commercial fishermen's advocacy group is hoping to make a splash and give the region's fishermen a seat at the table in the Pebble Mine proposal. Sustaining Bristol Bay Fisheries (SBBF) announced its formation last week as an organization with a mission statement to amplify the commercial fishing voice in the efforts to protect the Bristol Bay fishery.

Michelle Beadle

April 26, 2017

Walker made the right decision in Bristol Bay

Michelle Beadle

April 26, 2017

Last week, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) issued a new Miscellaneous Land Use Permit (MLUP) to the Pebble Limited Partnership, thereby allowing the company to continue using its worksite in Bristol Bay.

Michelle Beadle

April 11, 2017

Bombarded with public comments, Alaska gives Pebble OK for summer work -- with new requirements

Michelle Beadle

April 11, 2017

The state of Alaska says it has taken hundreds of public comments to heart and will require developers of the stalled Pebble mine to do extensive cleanup and monitoring this summer — and to commit $2 million to ensure disturbed land is eventually restored.