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February 2011

EPA to review proposed Pebble Mine project for water quality issues

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 may affect the water quality and salmon populations. EPA stated its assessment was initiated after Native Tribes and others, including Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC), … Continued

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February 2011

Forum encourages conversation and curiosity

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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 Pebble mine project. The prevailing them of the meeting turned out to be educational, as community members spent their time asking questions of the government … Continued

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February 2011

BBNC video on Responsible Resource Development

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‘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 other BBNC functions. “Responsible Development: Our People, Our Land, Our Companies,” explores BBNC’s responsible development land-use policy. It features BBNC leaders and shareholders discussing the … Continued

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January 2011

Download ‘good practice guide’ for mining & indigenous peoples

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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’ (in PDF form) to help mining companies and indigenous peoples navigate issues surrounding engagement and participation, impact management, agreements, benefits sharing and dealing with grievances. Anglo … Continued

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January 2011

National Geographic article explores local impact of mine

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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 topics that may be impacted by mine development, including salmon runs, industrial growth, job creation, utility prices, air quality and other issues now on the … Continued

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January 2011

Updated Pebble activities shared at BBNC board meeting

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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, of the 468 total employees working on the Pebble Project, 26 percent were Bristol Bay locals. Employment figures for 2010 will not be available until … Continued

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January 2011

First Independent Review presented at Keystone Center Meeting

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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 large-scale mining and global perspectives. The Keystone Center, a non-profit organization located in Keystone, Colorado, was contracted by the Pebble Partnership to conduct several independent … Continued

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December 2010

Permitting Matrix provides guide to Pebble permits

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The Pebble Watch Permitting Matrix document, available as a PDF, offers an important resource for shareholders seeking information about the permits that are likely to be involved in any proposed Pebble project. Our PDF resource, now available for download, lists both major and minor permits by category (for example, air, water, and fill material are some … Continued

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December 2010

EPA Web resource explains Section 404(c)

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When BBNC asked EPA to use its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act in relation to the proposed Pebble Mine, you may have wondered what that meant, or where to find out more about Section 404(c). What is it? What role, if any, might the public play in this process? The PebbleWatch … Continued

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October 2010

Kokhanok

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Kokhanok, a fishing village, was first listed in the 1890 U.S. Census by A.B. Schanz. The community was relocated to higher ground a few years ago when the rising level of Iliamna Lake threatened several community buildings. A federally-recognized tribe is located in the community – the Kokhanok Village. The population of the community consists of 90.8% … Continued