Pebble Mine project dealt new blow by conservationists and Alaska Native groups

By Breanne Deppisch

Published December 22, 2022 5:47pm ET

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Pebble Mine project dealt new blow by conservationists and Alaska Native groups — An Alaska regional land trust and the top U.S. environmental nonprofit organization announced Thursday that they have raised $20 million to purchase conservation easements near Bristol Bay, a move that will restrict the development of the Pebble Mine project. After an 18-month fundraiser, the Conservation Fund and Bristol Bay Heritage Land Trust said they have […]

An Alaska regional land trust and the top U.S. environmental nonprofit organization announced Thursday that they have raised $20 million to purchase conservation easements near Bristol Bay, a move that will restrict the development of the Pebble Mine project.

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