And the Corps concluded the mine won’t diminish salmon runs. The Trump administration removed a block on the mine that President Obama’s EPA installed. All signs had pointed to a green light for Pebble. A final decision on the federal permit for the mine is expected in weeks or months. Army Corps of Engineers just finished its final environmental report on the proposed gold and copper mine upstream from Bristol Bay. Related: With permit for controversial mine nearly in hand, Pebble CEO says he’s sure opposition will soften “I am also continuing to make sure that Alaska’s voices are being heard on this project at the highest levels of government – including the White House,” Sullivan wrote. In an emailed response to press inquiries, Sullivan said he’s concerned the environmental review doesn’t fully address the risks Pebble could pose to the Bristol Bay watershed and its fishery. Dan Sullivan expressed his own doubts and said he’s raising the issue with the Trump administration, too. Soon after Trump Jr.’s tweet came out, Sen. It just really speaks to the power of the place.” “He caught fish, he saw the brown bears, he saw how many people depend upon the renewable resource and decided to come out and say something now. “I guess this was one of those things where the place did its magic, right?” Bristol said. There’s always been talk in the anti-Pebble coalition about reaching out to him, but Bristol said he doesn’t know why Trump Jr. decided to speak out now. has been on fishing and hunting trips in the region. RELATED: Why biologists fear Pebble could risk Bristol Bay salmon’s resilience “The Pebble mine issue saga is so filled with surprises and twists and turns,” said Tim Bristol, director of SalmonState, who has fought the proposed mine for years, previously for Trout Unlimited. The headwaters of Bristol Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with. As a sportsman who has spent plenty of time in the area I agree 100%.
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