Protect Bristol Bay Salmon

This article was originally published in September 2014

EPA has released draft restrictions designed to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon from the harmful impacts of large-scale mining. EPA is accepting public comments until September 19. Take action: send a letter to EPA urging it to move forward with protections for Bristol Bay.

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