the fight for bristol bay isn’t over yet.
Photo: Cory Luoma, Fly Out Media
anglers and the recreational fishing industry were critical in stopping the pebble mine in 2020. Now, we fight for permanent protections for bristol bay.
The Bristol Bay region of Alaska is one of the most sought after destinations for anglers across the planet. Every year, sport anglers flock to southwest Alaska to chase trophy rainbow trout and the millions of salmon that swim through the region’s gin-clear streams. For the last two decades, Bristol Bay was gravely threatened by the proposed Pebble mine, a copper and gold mining plan put forward by Canadian mining company Northern Dynasty Minerals. Despite coming as close as ever to becoming a reality in 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers listened to what locals, anglers, lodge owners, Tribes, commercial fishermen, scientists, lawyers and wild fish advocates had been saying for years, and denied the key federal permit for the proposed Pebble mine. Read more about the permit denial.
While the proposed mine is virtually stopped, we know that Bristol Bay isn’t safe yet. Pebble has already filed an appeal to try to overturn the decision, and review is pending. Until there are durable and legal community-supported protections in place, Pebble (or other mining companies) will continue to try to develop Bristol Bay in to an industrial mining district.
korkers is committed to helping finish the job
The sportfishing industry was incredibly loud in 2020 leading up to the permit denial, making it clear to decision-makers that a mine like Pebble was unacceptable in Bristol Bay. Korkers has committed to the next chapter of Trout Unlimited’s work in Bristol Bay, and is supporting efforts to advance permanent protection for the region. Proceeds from [insert boot name] will be donated directly to Trout Unlimited’s Save Bristol Bay campaign. Shop and learn more about Korker’s commitment to conserving wild places today.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO?
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