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Critics Slam Alaska for Ignoring Mining Pollution Promises

12/3/2025

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The Alaska–British Columbia agreement, signed ten years ago, aimed to involve Alaskans in upstream mining developments.
Environmental advocates say Governor Mike Dunleavy's administration neglected this commitment by halting water quality monitoring in 2021 and not informing residents about pollution incidents.
Breanna Walker of Salmon Beyond Borders criticized the lack of stakeholder inclusion in discussions.
State officials say they continue to advocate for Alaskans and maintain communication with British Columbia.
They plan a public webinar on the Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup.

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The Alaska–British Columbia agreement, signed ten years ago, aimed to involve Alaskans in upstream mining developments.
Environmental advocates say Governor Mike Dunleavy's administration neglected this commitment by halting water quality monitoring in 2021 and not informing residents about pollution incidents.
Breanna Walker of Salmon Beyond Borders criticized the lack of stakeholder inclusion in discussions.
State officials say they continue to advocate for Alaskans and maintain communication with British Columbia.
They plan a public webinar on the Tulsequah Chief Mine cleanup.