Conservation
The Copper River Lodge is concerned about the salmon populations around the world, and Alaska. We are fortunate to have very stable salmon runs, but they need to be protected to keep them that way. Threats from the Pebble Mine, over fishing, and habitat destruction could all play a role in destroying one of the largest intact salmon ecosystems left in the world.On this page we will try to keep you updated on current threats. We also donate trips every year to these conservation causes. If you are interested in bidding on a trip please let us know. We also sell $100 raffle tickets for a free trip, 100% of the donation will go to fighting the Pebble Mine, or habitat preservation through the agencies below.
Our greatest fight at this point is trying to slow down or stop Pebble Mine which could become the largest open pit mine in the world. The mine is located between the two largest salmon producing drainages in Alaska, the Nushagak and the Kvijack. Please support the agencies that are fighting this mine: Trout Unlimited, the Conservation Fund, the Nature Conservancy, and the Sportsman's Alliance.
If you would like to see a great video on the mine please go to Red Gold trailer
Another good website to go to for updates is savebristolbay.org
http://www.savebristolbay.org/
Recent News:
Pebble Annouces no Permit Applications in 2010
Pebble announced last night that it will not apply for permits in 2010. That's the word from the Pebble Partnership during a recent public debate about the proposed mine in Dillingham. It's a delay in the company's previous permitting schedule. To listen to Mike Mason's public radio story about the debate, which featured Pebble Partnership chief executive John Shively, former state Sen. Rick Halford, and others. Listen to the hearing here.
