bristol bay
Comment Deadline on Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment Extended to June 30
May 31 was supposed to be the final day to submit public comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft Bristol Bay watershed assessment, but that deadline has been extended until June 30. ... Full story
Opposition Grows to Genetically Engineered Salmon
As the US Food and Drug Administration considers allowing the sale of genetically engineered salmon for human consumption, opposition organized by the Center for Food Safety, Natural Resources Defense Council and others is growing. ... Full story
Bristol Bay Fishermen Urge Release of Watershed Assessment by March 19
Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay asked the White House Wednesday for a swift release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s updated draft watershed assessment of Bristol Bay. ... Full story
EPA Stretches Delivery Time on Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment
The US Environmental Protection Agency is adding another layer to its Bristol Bay watershed assessment, a document that could ultimately play a critical role in mining ventures bordering on the fisheries rich waters of Southwest Alaska. ... Full story
Fisheries, Water Quality Issues on Tap for Alaska Forum on the Environment
Several seafood-related issues, from the Bristol Bay watershed assessment to marine debris cleanup and Chinook salmon run declines, are on the agenda for the 15th annual Alaska Forum on the Environment, Feb. 4-8 in Anchorage. ... Full story
Copper River Harvest Hits One Million Mark on Sockeyes
Commercial harvesters have topped the one million mark in their harvest of the famed Copper River sockeye salmon – which are already sold out in one popular Anchorage seafood shop – while the Chinook harvest remains below average. ... Full story
Alaska Weighs In on EPA Draft Watershed Assessment
The federal Environmental Protection Agency heard from several hundred people in Anchorage this week about their thoughts on a draft Bristol Bay watershed assessment that stands to play a role in whether or not the Pebble mine will be developed. ... Full story
Log in
NASA Releases Image of 'Comet of the Century' as it Barrels Toward the Sun
The comet that will make its closest approach to the sun on November 28th, had its picture taken by the Hubble telescope on April 10th. ... Full story