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September 2013

2013 Arctic Science Conference, Kodiak

Pebble Watch will present a poster at the 2013 Arctic Science Conference, September 26–28 in Kodiak, Alaska. The Arctic division of the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) organizes the conference annually to highlight topics including climate, environmental change, natural resources, telecommunications and northern people and cultures. The focus of this year’s conference … Continued

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September 2013

September 25 deadline: Request to reconsider Bristol Bay Area Plan

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Persons affected by the 2013 Plan Amendment for the Bristol Bay Area Plan have until September 25, 2013 to request a reconsideration of the changes in writing to the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The plan amendment was finalized on September 5, 2013, after a public review of the draft amendment. Read the … Continued

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September 2013

2013 amendments finalized for Bristol Bay Area Plan

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September 25, 2013 is deadline for requesting a reconsideration of the changes.

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September 2013

Anglo American withdraws from Pebble Partnership

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British mining company Anglo American said today it will withdraw from the Pebble Partnership, a 50-50 joint venture with Canada’s Northern Dynasty Minerals, according to a written release. That means that Northern Dynasty will be the sole owner in the partnership, which is working toward the development of the proposed Pebble mine. As of June 30, … Continued

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September 2013

Reactions to Anglo American’s decision

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Media reports on Anglo American's decision to back out of Pebble project

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August 2013

EPA visit to Dillingham, Iliamna (photos)

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EPA Chief Administrator Gina McCarthy hears from residents in Bristol Bay.

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August 2013

Recent videos feature Bristol Bay and the Pebble mine debate

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From an independent documentary to a hard-hitting BBC news show.

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August 2013

EPA’s McCarthy to visit Bristol Bay

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McCarthy reportedly plans stops in Dillingham, Iliamna, and a tour of the Pebble deposit site.

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August 2013

New EPA Administrator to visit Bristol Bay

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McCarthy reportedly plans stops in Dillingham, Iliamna, and a tour of the Pebble deposit site.

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August 2013

Deadline for public comment on status of Lake Iliamna harbor seals

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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