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Jewelers Value Wildlife Over Gold

,  |  Feb 24, 2011

Two foreign corporations propose building the largest gold and copper mine in North America (ironically named the Pebble Mine) in the headwaters of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Recognizing that a mine … Read more

Stormwater Pollution: Out of Sight, Out of Mind

 |  Feb 24, 2011

As a new volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium, I am just as amazed and curious as the everyday visitor and always full of questions. Walking into my shift this week … Read more

Alaska Natives Speak Out Against Pebble Mine

 |  Jan 5, 2011

While visiting Anchorage I had the pleasure to join in solidarity with Alaska natives to voice my opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine – a proposal is to build one of the world’s largest gold and copper mines entrenched at the headwaters of Bristol Bay’s unparalleled wild salmon fishery. Read more

Big Mining Exploits Clean Water Act Loopholes

,  |  Dec 17, 2010

The Pebble Limited Partnership is proposing to build North America’s largest open pit mine in the pristine headwaters of Bristol Bay — the source of the greatest runs of wild sockeye salmon left on earth. Read more