Tag Archives: Alaska

Take Action: Comments Needed to Stop Pebble Mine

Pebble Mine is moving forward yet again — this time in part thanks to a report from the Corps of Engineers that does not sufficiently look at and address the impact of the proposed mine on the region. A short … Continue reading

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Take Action to Protect the Tongass National Forest

The Tongass National Forest is a treasured ecosystem in Southeast Alaska. Nicknamed the “last salmon forest,” anglers and Alaskans seem to be constantly battling to keep logging development out of the forest. Now the Trump Administration is seeking to remove … Continue reading

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Take Action to Protect Bristol Bay

The fight continues, and we have until Friday to make our voice heard yet again. The Pebble Mine backers have applied for another permit that brings them one step forward. We can speak up and tell the Army Corps of … Continue reading

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Save the Tongass National Forest

With the tax bill, Congress snuck in an attack on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Now they are looking at a similar sneak attack on the treasured Tongass National Forest. This unique ecosystem is nicknamed the “last salmon forest” and … Continue reading

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Take Action on Pebble Mine

The time to act is now. The Pebble Limited Partnership has applied for permits to make Pebble Mine happen. It’s looking scary … To send a message to Governor Walker, Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, and Representative Young, please click here.

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Take Action to Protect Bristol Bay

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is up to his shady secret shenanigans and now Bristol Bay is at serious risk. It is imperative that the fly fishing community comes together to voice their opposition to the proposed Pebble Mine, which, unfortunately, … Continue reading

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Still Want to Give it More Time?

Since election day, I have been voicing my concern for Trump’s proposed actions that will unleash hell on the planet. Over and over, people responded with the statement that I need to give him time. Maybe he will prove me … Continue reading

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Petition: Protect Tongass National Forest Salmon and Bears

The Alaska Wilderness League is calling on anglers to add their name to a petition that is intended to protect the salmon and bears of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska (the “last salmon forest”). Legislative maneuvers in D.C. are … Continue reading

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Petition: Protect Southeast Alaska Waters from Canadian Mines

Trout Unlimited is calling on anglers to sign a petition to protect the treasured waters of the Tongass National Forest and Misty Fjords National Monument from mining threats from Canada. The narrow Southeast Alaska region of the state dips down … Continue reading

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Protect the Tongass National Forest

As we have previously written about (here), the Tongass National Forest is an essential ecosystem for salmon and steelhead. As also mentioned, the ongoing threats to this prized habitat is relentless. Please take easy action (below) to hopefully prevent industrial … Continue reading

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