A bill introduced by a South Carolina Republican seeks to remove a section of the Clean Water Act that is being used by the EPA to block development of the Pebble Mine.
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Congressional panel to hear criticism of EPA’s Pebble process
A U.S. House Committee plans to examine whether the EPA unfairly blocked the Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska with a so-called “pre-emptive veto,” before the mine has even applied for permits.
Pebble asks to subpoena former EPA official
The Pebble Limited Partnership is asking for a former Environmental Protection Agency official to be subpoenaed as part of the lawsuit over the agency’s alleged violation of federal regulations.
Prominent anti-Pebble activist among four charged with stealing oysters from Kachemak Bay farm
Alaska State Troopers identified Homer resident Anders Gustafson, executive director of the Renewable Resources Coalition, as the fourth person charged with stealing oysters from a farm in Kachemak Bay.
Supreme Court: DNR wrongfully issued Pebble permits
Just a day after two federal lawsuits involving the Pebble Mine were in the news, mine opponents Friday are hailing the Alaska Supreme Court’s decisions on two state cases.
Bobby Andrew, leading voice in anti-Pebble fight, dies at 73
For a decade or more, Bobby Andrew has been outspoken on protecting Bristol Bay. He has been featured in films, written articles, spoken at public meetings, and taken his message around the country and overseas.
A filmmaker’s love story with salmon screens around Alaska
Independent filmmaker Mark Titus presents issues facing Alaska’s wild salmon population in his new film “The Breach.” After four years of fundraising and production, Titus takes his film on a 12-stop national tour.
Obama makes Bristol Bay off-limits for oil, gas development
The president’s announcement is being celebrated in Dillingham.
Judge temporarily halts EPA’s 404(c) process on Pebble Mine
The process allows the EPA to restrict or prohibit projects that could have adverse effects on fishery areas.
Pebble files public records lawsuit against EPA
Pebble alleges EPA’s work with Trout Unlimited, Natural Resources Defense Council, the Bristol Bay Native Corporation, and others dating to at least 2008 has been anything but objective and open to the public.