The EPA said mining the Pebble deposit would result in unacceptable loss of salmon habitat, both at the site and further downstream.
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Fire in Kasigluk damages school facilities
No injuries or deaths have been reported, but multiple buildings used by the school were damaged.
Environmental Protection Agency proposes veto of Pebble Mine to protect salmon-rich Bristol Bay
The EPA announced the proposed ban Wednesday morning, using its authority under a section of the Clean Water Act.
Firefighters contain wildfire in Bristol Bay walrus sanctuary
The fire was caused by a burn barrel near a Fish and Game camp.
Dolena Fox is one of the world’s first female Yup’ik commercial pilots
Only about 6% of professional American pilots are women.
Federal government sues state over Kuskokwim salmon fishing rules
The conflict over subsistence has been brewing for a few decades.