A commercial fisherman’s perspective on the fight for Bristol Bay.

Our Alaska team traded waders for suits to advocate for permanent safeguards of Bristol Bay’s prolific salmon fishery.

This article was originally published in Fish Alaska Magazine. It details how despite key victories, ongoing efforts are needed to defend existing safeguards and secure permanent legislative measures in Bristol Bay, Alaska.

An important step has been taken to permanently safeguard one of the last great wonders of the salmonid world. U.S. Representative Mary Peltola (D-AK) has introduced a bill that would Congressionally prohibit the discharge of mine waste into rivers, lakes and wetlands that surround the Pebble deposit.

After years of review, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would uphold its permit denial decision for the proposed Pebble Mine, continuing to block industrial mining from developing on top of the world’s most prolific wild salmon fishery.  

“School of Fish” is an award-winning short film offering an intimate portrait inside one family’s seasonal salmon rituals and traditions.

As our fight to #StopPebbleMine ticks towards the two-decade mark, we are excited to welcome fresh eyes to the Bristol Bay Team: Tica Drury, our new Bristol Bay Engagement Manager.