The Biggest Salmon Run in North America May No Longer Be In Danger
Bristol Bay, a water body filled with some of the world's finest salmon located in southwest Alaska, was recently put at risk by the possible development of a large-scale copper, molybdenum, and gold mine. Bristol Bay's natural environment depends on the salmon to function. Commercial fishermen rely on the fish supply and outdoorspeople revel in its natural wonder. Many people have pushed to protect this unique American landmark, and it was finally saved. Pebble Limited Partnership was denied the rights to their prosepcted place from their mine from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project was supposed to be put at the headwaters of the fishery. Runoff from the mine would lower the quality of the water and would likely kill off large populations of fish. Politics were turned aside and people from both political parties worked to save Bristol Bay. While the journey is not over yet, these salmon will be saved from the global trend of shrinking populations around the world.
This is important because it shows that politicians are becoming more aware of environmental issues, and people care enough to push for action. This gives newfound hope for the progress of environmental preservation in America.
https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/alaska-pebble-mine-denied/
This is cool. I wonder how much of a "fight" had to happen for the mine to be denied? The same thing happens throughout the world when groups of people ban together to prevent drilling, oil pipelines, etc. It's sad that it usually requires such a battle, but maybe this is a sign of the turning tide.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing that people are caring about the environment more and more! Although, I feel like it will still take some fighting to have more environmental friendly acts, but this is definitely a start.
ReplyDelete