Category: General Post
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Inspector General Clears EPA of Bias
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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Pebble-sponsored report into EPA actions released
Report says EPA wasn’t fair to all stakeholders.
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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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EPA argues for dismissal in FACA case brought by Pebble Partnership
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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Bobby Andrew, longtime activist for Bristol Bay, passes
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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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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Timeline of Pebble events
Permitting timeline updated to included major events in the development of the proposed Pebble mine.
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New NDM funds mostly slated for legal fees
In January, Canadian-based Northern Dynasty Minerals (NDM), sole owner of the Pebble prospect, raised C$15.5 million by selling “special warrants” (which will convert to shares) to Barbados-based Stirling Global Value … Continued