Feds jump into transboundary mining dispute
A recent letter from the U.S. State Department acknowledges Alaskans’ concerns about pollution from current and potential British Columbia mines.
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Tribe optimistic after State Department, EPA meeting
Southeast Alaska’s largest tribal organization said this month’s meetings with the U.S. State Department and Environmental Protection Agency were productive. Among other things, the agencies could help expand water-monitoring efforts along transboundary rivers
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AK, B.C. promise more input into mine decisions
The Walker-Mallott administration will include transboundary mine critics’ concerns in its negotiations with British Columbia.
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Tribal groups disagree about BC mine projects
Some Alaska tribal organizations say Aug. 4’s dam break at a British Columbia mine shows what could happen at proposed near-border mines. But some B.C. tribal governments strongly support development.
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