U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists discovered “concerning levels” of the pesticide Penta in soils around power poles running through the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
Energy & Mining
Industry leaders say salmon initiative would hinder development
Industry representatives are telling Southeast leaders they need to oppose the Stand for Salmon initiative and related legislation.
New EPA head for Alaska talks Pebble, budget cuts and climate change
Hladick said his boss — EPA administrator Scott Pruitt — recently called him up seeking some local knowledge, on a hot topic for many Alaskans: the proposed Pebble Mine.
Public input sought on Juneau mining code’s future
The public can weigh in on whether Juneau should revamp its mining ordinance. The Juneau Assembly’s mining subcommittee will begin deliberations March 1.
In 2018, Palmer Project moves further into advanced exploration
Earlier this month, the Canadian company Constantine Metal Resources announced the appointment of a new vice president of advanced projects, which includes the Palmer Project – mineral exploration in the Chilkat Valley.
More layoffs announced at Prudhoe Bay
Over 260 Alaska workers in Prudhoe Bay will be laid off March 31 as a result of a contract change with oil company BP
EPA admin’s Pebble decision surprised Murkowski, she says
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced a decision to keep alive a proposal from the Obama administration to protect the headwaters of Bristol Bay, a proposal U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and other Republicans had complained was egregious federal overreach.
Inupiat leaders say offshore drilling proposal ‘ignored’ local concerns
In a recent letter to Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, VOICE wrote, “with respect to the Arctic [Outer Continental Shelf] announcement on the [Draft Proposed Program], we feel the concerns of local organizations were ignored and that deeply disturbs us.”
Walker re-funds Ambler Road Project to EIS process
Walker said the scoping process will not change and the goal of getting the environmental impact statement completed remains the same.
Lt. Gov. Mallot and Sen. Sullivan talk transboundary mining with Canadian officials
Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallot and U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan met with Canadian officials to press for more U.S. input on transboundary mines.