Bristol Bay Protection Act: Permanent Ban on Mining to Save Salmon.
This law permanently prohibits mining activities, such as the proposed Pebble Mine project, within the Bristol Bay watershed in Alaska. The goal is to protect the world's largest sockeye salmon fishery and the associated ecosystems, which are vital for local communities and their traditional way of life. This ensures residents maintain access to clean water and a crucial food source, securing their livelihoods and culture.
Key points
Permanently blocks the Pebble Mine project, which threatened the waters and wetlands of Bristol Bay, including critical salmon streams.
Protects critical salmon habitats, securing local fisheries and the subsistence livelihoods of Alaska Native communities.
Gives the force of law to the EPA's decision prohibiting the disposal of mining materials in this ecologically valuable area.
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