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June 2012
Upcoming EPA Public Meeting
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The EPA released for public comment a draft scientific study of the Bristol Bay Watershed and its natural resources. A public meeting will be held in Anchorage on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the University of Alaska, Wendy Williamson Auditoriam at 5:30 pm. There are several ways to submit your comments: Submit them online at regulations.gov, … Continued
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May 2012
EPA watershed assessment explained
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The rundown on the U.S. EPA Bristol Bay watershed assessment The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has written a draft scientific assessment of Bristol Bay’s Nushagak and Kvichak watersheds, focusing on the ecological impact large-scale mining development could have on the area. Here is a two-page overview of the document: What it is, why it’s … Continued
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May 2012
EPA watershed assessment: Public meetings
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Seattle hearing on impact of proposed Alaska mine (May 29, The Associated Press, via the Seattle Times) The Environmental Protection Agency is holding one of its hearings on a proposed Alaska mine in Seattle to give fishermen a chance to comment in person. Sen. Maria Cantwell requested Thursday’s hearing because she says fishermen would be … Continued
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