Pebble Mine permit denied
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday that the permit for the proposed Pebble Mine, which threatened irreparable harm to Bristol Bay in Alaska, had been denied.
Meghan Barker of Trout Unlimited wrote:
Citing irreversible and unacceptable impacts to wetlands and water resources, the Army Corps of Engineers’ decision follows the high standards of the Clean Water Act, longstanding science and the overwhelming opposition that Alaskans and the American people have wielded for nearly two decades.
This permit denial happened because YOU stood up, spoke out, and made sure everyone from Alaska to Washington, D.C. knows that Pebble is a bad idea. Thank you.
Our work is not done. Now, we secure much need permanent protections for the region. If you can, please commit to this next, critical phase today with a donation. Click here.
Trout Unlimited has always had two goals when it comes to Bristol Bay: First, prevent the proposed Pebble mine from obtaining this permit. Then, secure up-front, permanent and community supported protections against large-scale mining for the region. Today, we check number one off our list and celebrate, and commit to doubling down on number two.
To achieve permanent protections that ensure this special place, and all the communities and people who depend on it, can continue to thrive will involve more hard work and collaboration. We need your continued support. Please chip in to seeing this through today. DONATE NOW.
Our team would like to give each and every one of you a big ole bear hug for continuing to take action and stick with us over the years. This effort, this movement, and this win happened because people stood up and spoke up alongside the people of Bristol Bay relentlessly. Let’s keep up the effort and make sure Bristol Bay gets the protection it deserves.
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Wishing you a warm and safe Thanksgiving with so much gratitude,
Meghan and Trout Unlimited’s Save Bristol Bay team