Big Win for Many Alaskans as EPA Thwarts Development of Bristol Bay’s Pebble Mine

Last Thursday, December 1st, the EPA released their Recommended Determination, Pursuant to Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act for the Pebble Deposit Area in Southwest Alaska, prohibiting and restricting the use of certain waters to discharge and deposit dredged or fill materials associated with mining activities.

Now, with the release of the Recommended Determination, the EPA Office of Water has 60 days to affirm, modify, or revoke the decision.