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January 2016

Based on information it could obtain, OIG concludes the EPA's Watershed Assessment was developed in accordance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

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October 2015

Pebble-sponsored report into EPA actions released

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Report says EPA wasn't fair to all stakeholders.

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October 2015

News Roundup: October 6, 2015

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This week’s news related to the proposed Pebble mine includes the release William Cohen’s report on the EPA and details about Pebble Partnership’s litigation activity as it pursues a case against the EPA. Secretary William S. Cohen Releases The Report Of His Independent Review Concerning The United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Actions In Connection With … Continued

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October 2015

Video highlights Bristol Bay salmon research program

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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 researchers do? How do they do it? This award-winning video by scientist/videographer Jason Ching blends historical photos and a straight-forward narrative with captivating camera-work: overhead … Continued

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September 2015

News Roundup: September 3, 2015

News Roundup

Quick links to recent news stories related to development of the proposed Pebble mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

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July 2015

Mount Polley Tailings Dam Breach Reports & Investigations

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Mount Polley reports piling up: recommendations, scientific findings, and a summary of future potential threats

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July 2015

Lessons from Mount Polley

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Gold/copper mine, shut down since a tailings breach last August, likely to reopen this month, says BC mines minister.

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May 2015

EPA argues for dismissal in FACA case brought by Pebble Partnership

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Judge says there are many issues to grapple with in this case; will render a decision as quickly as he can.

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May 2015

Bobby Andrew, longtime activist for Bristol Bay, passes

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Andrew was staunch advocate of Bristol Bay, who traveled widely to speak out against the development of the proposed Pebble mine.

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May 2015

New Mt. Polley report concludes metals could affect important fish species

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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 of wastewater and 1.3 billion cubic yards of tailings into the watershed in the Polley Lake/Hazeltine Creek/Quesnel Lake area of British Columbia. The scientists were … Continued