by Satchel Pondolfino | Oct 19, 2026 | Cook Inlet, Donlin Gold Mine, Mining
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ new Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the proposed Donlin Gold Mine confirms what people on the Kuskokwim have warned about for years: a major tailings dam failure is possible and would be catastrophic. The...
by Bridget Maryott | Oct 18, 2026 | Belugas, Clean Water, Climate Change, Data Centers, Energy & Alaska, Healthy Habitat, Mining, Oil & Gas
BAAJA is a blank check that lets industry bulldoze protections for clean water, wild salmon, and our health. This bill rips away the rights of communities and Tribal Nations to defend our public health, climate, water, land, and air. With more than 75 separate...
by Satchel Pondolfino | Sep 17, 2026 | Bears, Clean Water, Johnson Tract Mine, Mining
Every September, roughly 1.7 million people tune in to Cook Inlet’s wild bear coast, casting their vote for the fattest bear of Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park. There’s no doubt these furry kin, their abundant habitat, and this annual tradition are cherished....
by Satchel Pondolfino | Aug 26, 2026 | Cook Inlet, Johnson Tract Mine, Mining
Though the West side of Cook Inlet is the backyard of the most industrial corners of Alaska, it’s remained a safe haven for wildlife, commercial and subsistence harvest, and ecotourism. All of that could change if the proposed Johnson Tract gold mine is constructed....
by Satchel Pondolfino | Jul 22, 2026 | Clean Water, Johnson Tract Mine, Mining
Canadian-American mining company Contango Silver and Gold has its sights set on developing Cook Inlet Region, Inc.’s (CIRI) private land inholding in the heart of Lake Clark National Park. Their proposed Johnson Tract Mine is a gold project with some zinc, copper,...
by Ben Boettger | Jul 21, 2026 | Clean Water, Climate Change, Energy & Alaska, Mining, West Su Access Road
The Railbelt has a real and urgent need for energy solutions. Ideally, decision makers would meet this need by taking a comprehensive look at our region’s energy prospects and giving serious consideration to wind and solar power opportunities. Unfortunately,...
