On January 26, 2011, Alaskan Congressman Don Young introduced H.R. 517, a bill amending the Clean Water Act to eliminate EPA’s authority to deny or restrict the use of disposal … Continued

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to conduct a scientific assessment of the Bristol Bay watershed in order to better understand how future significant development projects … Continued

The Iliamna Development Corporation held a two-day meeting at the end of 2010 where people from Native villages Igiugig, Iliamna, Kokhanok, Newhalen and Nondalton assembled to discuss the particularly divisive … Continued

‘Pebble-Watch’-watchers may appreciate viewing the recently produced Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) video on responsible land and resource development, which has already been shown at some Pebble Watch meetings and … Continued

While at the Keystone Center forum, Pebble Watch heard of a resource we think would be helpful to shareholders. The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) offers a ‘toolkit’ … Continued

A December 2010 National Geographic magazine article explores possible environmental and economic effects the Pebble mine may have on the surrounding area and residents. “Alaska’s Choice: Salmon or Gold,“focuses on … Continued

Pebble Watch members were in attendance at the much-anticipated December 3 forum focusing on contentious environmental and scientific issues surrounding the proposed Pebble mine. The day-long discussion focused on responsible … Continued

Among information presented at the BBNC board’s Land Committee meeting in early December was an update on Pebble activities. Main points included project cost updates and workforce statistics: In 2009, … Continued