My Turn - Pebble Mine
2.23.12
Alaska is a brand. The people of Alaska own the brand and the state government protects the brand through regulation and oversight. Millions of state, federal and private dollars have been invested in the Alaska brand and tens of thousands of jobs depend on it. When a brand is tarnished, it can take years to recover. Sometimes, the brand is ruined forever....read more
Sportsman Outreach Position
2.17.12
The Renewable Resources Coalition and Foundation is looking for a person with a passion for fishing, hunting and the protection of Bristol Bay to work as the Sportsman Outreach Coordinator at sportsman shows throughout the state. The position involves setting up, taking down and working at the booth during the shows....read more
Join the Fur Rondy Parade & BBQ
2.17.12
The Renewable Resources Foundation, Alaska Marine Conservation Council, and Alaska Youth for Environmental Action are teaming up again for the Fur Rondy Parade. After a great turn out last year (and a lot of fun), we are looking for an even bigger and better float this year!...read more
Pebble Mine a Topic of Legislation this Session
1.31.12
Below is a good article from the Juneau Empire talking about SB 152, legislation aimed at the Pebble Mine and other large-scale hard rock mining in Bristol Bay. ...read more
Issues Beyond Oil Taxes Alaska's Legislature Should Debate
1.18.12
A brief article discussing the current mining taxation laws in Alaska and another reason why mining in Bristol Bay is a bad idea. Alaska's getting rich from oil taxes, but is the state getting hosed when it comes to mining? Mining taxes, after all, haven't been raised in 57 years. ...read more