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Lake Iliamna harbor seal status – Deadline: August 16, 2013 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) ruled on a petition that the Center for Biological Diversity had submitted last November, seeking an endangered or threatened species status for harbor seals that live in Iliamna Lake. NOAA Fisheries determined that … Continued

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August 2013

Free webinar hosted by the First Peoples Worldwide

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“Engaging FPIC: Understanding, Interpretation and Self-determination” The webinar begins at 7 a.m. Alaska Time and will focus on how Indigenous Peoples can hone their knowledge and skills about free, prior and informed consent and be better prepared to face the challenges of development in their communities. More info Register

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August 2013

Learn about “free, prior and informed consent”

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Pebble Mine news and First Peoples/Indigenous rights related to Bristol Bay

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August 2013

Subcommittee on Oversight discusses EPA Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment

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Witnesses testify regarding NEPA process and EPA watershed assessment.

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July 2013

Senator’s letter highlights lack of mine plan

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In a July 1 letter to the Pebble Limited Partnership, Northern Dynasty Minerals and Anglo American, Senator Lisa Murkowski has asked developers of the proposed Pebble mine to set – and stick to – a timeline for a project plan and permit applications. “The time has come to tell Alaskans whether and how you plan … Continued