It seems that the waters of Bristol Bay are being threatened by the proposal of a Pebble Mine. The Pebble Mine would affect the local Salmon fishery as well as the wildlife in the area and jobs.
From what i've read, a Pebble Mine would produce tons of waste which is stored and ends up affecting the lands and streams by polluting the waters. This Pebble Mine being proposed on Bristol Bay would be the largest in the area and would produce more waste.
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Here is a link to the TU website on Bristol Bay if you would like to help spread the word to fellow fisherman. http://www.savebristolbay.org/jointhesportsmenschallenge
Here is some more information about what is going on.
http://www.savebristolbay.org/sites/www.savebristolbay.org/files/images/SportsmansChallengePromoFINALe%233.pdf
PBS's Frontline did a great episode, diving in to all aspects of the Pebble Mine and Bristol Bay. Here is a link to it if you are interested: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/alaska-gold/
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