Casey Sixkiller, the Region 10 administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, has sent a recommendation to EPA headquarters to protect the area by vetoing the proposed mine.
Fisheries
Alaska’s 2nd fatality-free year of commercial fishing could be part of a trend
The U.S. Coast Guard says the credit belongs to the fishermen themselves.
The US promised tribes they would always have fish, but the fish they have pose toxic risks
For decades, the U.S. government has failed to test for chemicals and metals in fish. ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting did, and what they found was alarming for tribes.
Disaster requests for Bering Sea crabbers highlight difficulty of getting timely relief to fishermen
Right now, it takes years for money to reach skippers and their crews.
Alaska salmon hatchery operator agrees to pay $1M for environmental violations
The company pled guilty to illegally burning fuel and waste at its hatcheries, which led to a worker being seriously injured.
Alaska’s salmon worth $720 million this year
Sockeye salmon made up about two-thirds of the state’s total value this year, mostly due to the record-breaking Bristol Bay fishery.