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Open Pit Mine Threatens Unuk River and Salmon Stock in Ketchikan Area

The Unuk River runs from British Columbia to Southeast Alaska through the Misty Fjords National Monument near Ketchikan, Alaska. One of southern Alaska’s largest rivers in the Ketchikan area, it produces more king salmon than any stream in the region. Seabridge … Continue reading

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Unuk River mine/KSM

On Oct 5th, Seabridge, a Canadian mining company,  held a public meeting in Ketchikan  to inform the public about a mine proposal on the headwaters of the Unuk and Nass Rivers.  Despite the short notification prior to the meeting, the room … Continue reading

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