Contrary to popular belief, the proposed Pebble Mine is not dead. In fact, the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) has spent years quietly hiring high-paid lawyers and lobbyists to lay the ground work in Washington, D.C. to overturn and undo the work of my community and thousands of Alaskans to protect Bristol Bay from this dangerous mine.

Governor Walker now has a chance to change this and stand up for Alaskans: Tell the Administration to stop rubber stamping Pebble’s permits and ensure Bristol Bay's salmon, cultures, and economy are protected.

Since January, thousands of Alaskans have called in to speak before the Alaska Legislature. Their testimony is facilitated by 23 Legislative Information Offices around the state, and then channeled into the legislative process.

Here in Dillingham, like many places in Alaska, it’s always fish time. Either we’re pulling nets to harvest shimmering strong-muscled salmon, or fishing through the ice for smelt and other freshwater fish. Always, we’re eating the rich and nourishing fish that sustain our elders, our children and our heritage.

For decades I have been exploring Alaska’s remote landscapes, first on my own and now as a seasoned guide and business owner. Each year, I have the pleasure of introducing several hundred of the two million visitors that travel to Alaska each year to our state. Often the highlight of the trips I lead are our magnificent cold, clear rivers and the wild salmon that return each year. Our prized salmon runs and world-class rivers have supported my business and family since 1998.