While most agree that protecting the salmon run up the nearby Stikine River is critical, the absence of Wrangell’s derby for the second straight year has left a king-salmon-sized hole in some hearts.
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Conservation group: Chilkat and Stikine among 10 most endangered rivers in US
American Rivers, a national advocacy group opposed to mining and energy development in wilderness areas, says the two Southeast Alaska rivers are “at a crossroads.”
Poor king run forecast on Taku, Stikine rivers
Alaska fisheries manager project more “conservation measures” in Southeast salmon fisheries next year. The forecast for Taku and Stikine kings is only slightly improved over last year.
Staggeringly low forecasts for king salmon in the Stikine
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game expects considerably lower numbers of chinook salmon for the Stikine and Taku Rivers.
Stikine River mouth closing to king sport fishing
Part way through Wrangell’s salmon derby and just before the start of Petersburg’s derby, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is closing sport fishing around the mouth of the Stikine River because of low returns of king salmon.
Alaska, British Columbia detail transboundary mine pact
Alaska and British Columbia are working out details of how they will handle transboundary mine concerns.
Stikine sockeye run is the best return in a decade
This year’s sockeye salmon run returning to the Stikine River near Petersburg and Wrangell is turning out to be better than expected.
Red Chris Mine waits for final permit
The Red Chris copper and gold mine in the Stikine River watershed has been operating on a temporary environmental permit since February.
British Columbia: Alaska will get larger voice in mine development
British Columbia’s top mining official says Alaska will soon have more input into the transboundary mine permitting process. That news came after a meeting with Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Byron Mallott: B.C. officials ‘sincere’ about safe mining
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott met with top officials from British Columbia’s mines and environment agencies as part of Mining Week in the Canadian province.