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    Chuitna River
    Despite DNR decision, coal mine could happen
    Despite DNR decision, coal mine could happen
    October 7, 2015 3:48 pm

    Alaska salmon scored a partial victory this week, but PacRim’s coal mine could still happen. On Tuesday, the Alaska Department…

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    Court fight over water rights raises question:Whose side is DNR on?
    Court fight over water rights raises question:Whose side...
    By Hal Shepherd • September 17, 2015 9:48 am

    As water becomes more of valuable commodity in the United States, competition between public and private uses for this resource…

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    DNR hears arguments on Chuitna water rights
    DNR hears arguments on Chuitna water rights
    By DJ Summers • August 27, 2015 10:58 am

    A small creek is causing big trouble for Chuitna mine developers and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. The Alaska…

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    Chuitna Mine comments due by March 10
    Chuitna Mine comments due by March 10
    February 25, 2015 12:06 pm

    The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has kicked off a short, 15-day comment period for people to weigh in on…

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    HB 77 won’t protect salmon
    HB 77 won’t protect salmon
    December 4, 2013 5:44 pm

    In 1986 I moved to Homer with three sons and a 32-foot commercial fishing vessel.   We fished Copper River,…

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    Salmon streams need protection
    Salmon streams need protection
    November 6, 2013 5:34 pm

    Everyone who lives on the Kenai understands that our fisheries don’t just power our economy; they also are an important…

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    DNR ordered to rule on Chuitna Coalition’s applications
    DNR ordered to rule on Chuitna Coalition’s applications
    By Elwood Brehmer • October 30, 2013 3:09 pm

    A state Superior Court judge ruled Oct. 14 that the Department of Natural Resources cannot ignore water reservation applications filed…

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    Governor needs to do right by Alaska’s salmon habitat
    Governor needs to do right by Alaska’s salmon...
    By Rob Ernst • August 7, 2013 7:44 pm

    Last week, the Parnell Administration ruled a wild salmon stream in Cook Inlet was “suitable” for large-scale coal strip mining….

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