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Salmon vs. Gold, Copper, and Molybdenum: The Debate over Resource Use in Bristol
Bay, Alaska
Naomi and Meg
Salmon Runs
∗ 2009-2010 an estimated 80 million salmon retuned to the region
∗ Salmon is the backbone of the Bristol Bay region, economically and culturally
Salmon Industry
∗ Commercial∗ Employs 11, 572 people∗ Net worth $120 billion∗ Season: end of June-the 3rd week of July∗ Drift and setnet operations
∗ Sport fishing ∗ Largely catch and release
∗ Subsistence∗ Food for throughout the winter
∗ Northern Dynasty Ltd. and Anglo American PLC
∗ Rio Tinto PLC holds 20% ownership in Northern Dynasty Ltd.∗ Kennecott Utah Copper-
visible from space
Pebble Limited Partnership
∗ Copper, gold, molybdenum∗ Open-pit and underground∗ Estimated worth $100-$500 billion∗ 2,000 construction jobs∗ 1,000 highly-skilled and highly-paid jobs∗ Additional infrastructure :
∗ 86-mile road∗ Ore pipeline∗ Power-plant ∗ Port facility
Pebble Project
∗ Long term impacts on the health of salmon runs
∗ Initial economic gain, prior to environmental degradation
∗ Transition from subsistence lifestyle to more urban/modern
∗ Loss of voice
Fishermen
∗ Economic benefits∗ Jobs∗ Tax revenue
∗ Renewable resources should not be traded for non-renewable resources
∗ Grave concerns about environmental impacts
Politicians
∗ Ecosystem will be impacted∗ Committed to ensuring the success of
fisheries and mining∗ Fraser River, Canada
∗ Revenue contribution to the state∗ Year-round jobs, infrastructure
Pebble Representative
∗ Geological-seismic activity∗ Fault with unknown location (5-18 miles)∗ Tailings dam (largest in the world)
∗ Ecological∗ Salmon olfactory sensors (spawning)∗ Water pollution with toxic waste
∗ Social∗ Dependence on salmon
∗ Cultural∗ Loss of identity for Native Populations
Concerns
∗ Urge companies to adhere to “No Dirty Mining”∗ Ex: Tiffany & Co. “No Dirty Gold” campaign
∗ NEPA∗ Encourage public input against the mine∗ Potential lawsuit
∗ Contact legislators voicing concerns
Action Plan
∗ Alaskans need to ask themselves what is more important, sustainable salmon runs or a maximum of 50 years of revenue from a mine.
Questions?