Tag: Science
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Video highlights Bristol Bay salmon research program
The University of Washington’s School of Aquatic and Fisheries Science Alaska Salmon Program has been studying salmon and other fish in Bristol Bay for nearly 70 years. What do fish … Continued
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Mount Polley Tailings Dam Breach Reports & Investigations
Mount Polley reports piling up: recommendations, scientific findings, and a summary of future potential threats
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Lessons from Mount Polley
Gold/copper mine, shut down since a tailings breach last August, likely to reopen this month, says BC mines minister.
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New Mt. Polley report concludes metals could affect important fish species
Researchers from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) were some of the first on the scene after an August 4, 2014 tailings pond breach released an estimated 2.6 billion gallons … Continued
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Design flaw led to Mount Polley breach say investigators
Canadian government says its already acting on panel recommendations.
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Deadline for public comment
Today is the last day for submitting public comments on EPA’s Proposed Determination, which details restrictions for large-scale mining development in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
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EPA plans webinar overview of Proposed Determination
One-hour webinars offer introduction to the EPA 404(c) process and its Proposed Determination for the Pebble Deposit area in Bristol Bay, Alaska
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New from Pebble Watch: two guides related to EPA’s Proposed Determination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently receiving public comments on its Proposed Determination for restrictions at the Pebble deposit site in Bristol Bay. Public meetings are coming up August … Continued
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Spring 2014 News Roundup: EPA watershed assessment, PLP suit
Summary of recent events related to EPA and its 404(c) action.
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Watershed Assessment process under investigation
EPA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) announced it is conducting preliminary research to determine whether the agency followed laws, regulations, policies and procedures when it developed the Bristol Bay Watershed … Continued