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First voices, first advocates
Fish racks hold sockeye salmon that will be put away from winter at a traditional fish camp on the banks of the Koktuli River. By Mountain Mind Media . Today, as part of Indigenous People’s Day, we are taking a moment to highlight the people in the Bristol Bay community who were in this place first, who…
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United by Hope: Bristol Bay dialogues
A month from winter solstice, Dillingham, Alaska – where the Nushagak River dumps into Bristol Bay – was dark, quiet, and chilly last November. Snow and wind blew across the surrounding tundra not far from her windows when texts started flooding into Alannah Hurley’s phone. The news: A major permit for the proposed Pebble mine…
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A few deep thoughts on fly fishing
What’s it going to take to convince the millions of anglers who found rivers these past few years that “how” is more important than “how many” and is that even possible?
Is it fair to assume that fly fishing is to positive mental health what running or biking is to cardio health? I think so. And if any of you docs or researchers out there want to add to the conversation, I’m all ears, and want to do a deep-dive story. I’m not of native-American ancestry. But my ancestors…
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Trout Unlimited prevails in lawsuit; EPA will reinstate proposed protections
This week, we moved a step closer to lasting protections for the Bristol Bay region and the most prolific sockeye salmon fishery on the planet. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would reinstate the 2014 “Proposed Determination” that would set limits on mine-related pollution in the Bristol Bay region. The move comes…
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Just say ‘yes’ to opportunities that spring up out of nowhere
You might just find yourself on an epic Bristol Bay fishing adventure It was a phrase that my mom told me repeatedly before I headed off to college. “Just say yes — you never know what good could come out of it.” I’m pretty sure she was referring to saying “yes” to networking events, dates that didn’t necessarily seem…
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Southline Industries USA’s commitment to Bristol Bay
Southline Industries USA, a veteran-owned small business, has crafted new knife sheaths and apparel for outdoor enthusiasts who are steadfast in their commitment to permanently protecting Bristol Bay. Fifty percent of proceeds from apparel will be donated to TU’s Save Bristol Bay efforts. Southline has produced a new hand-crafted Kydex sheath for the Victorinox 3.25-inch paring/utility knife. This sheath is an improvement to the original…
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Alaskans: Be a voice for reserving water in rivers for fish
In a world where salmon and steelhead continue to dwindle and disappear, Governor Dunleavy has proposed changes to Alaska’s water management regulations that head us in the exact wrong direction. Alaskan anglers and business owners are witnessing and adapting to numerous stressors on our wild fisheries, including King salmon decline, unpredictable salmon returns, invasive species, water temperature increases, and more. All of these are outside our control. Fortunately, ensuring that water…