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Despite DNR decision, coal mine could happen
Alaska salmon scored a partial victory this week, but PacRim’s coal mine could still happen. On Tuesday, the…
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Court fight over water rights raises question:Whose side is DNR on?
As water becomes more of valuable commodity in the United States, competition between public and private uses for…
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DNR hears arguments on Chuitna water rights
A small creek is causing big trouble for Chuitna mine developers and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.…
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Chuitna Mine comments due by March 10
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has kicked off a short, 15-day comment period for people to weigh…
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HB 77 won’t protect salmon
In 1986 I moved to Homer with three sons and a 32-foot commercial fishing vessel. We fished…
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Salmon streams need protection
Everyone who lives on the Kenai understands that our fisheries don’t just power our economy; they also are…
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DNR ordered to rule on Chuitna Coalition’s applications
A state Superior Court judge ruled Oct. 14 that the Department of Natural Resources cannot ignore water reservation…
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Governor needs to do right by Alaska’s salmon habitat
Last week, the Parnell Administration ruled a wild salmon stream in Cook Inlet was “suitable” for large-scale coal…