EPA moves to reinstate Obama-era Bristol Bay watershed protections from Pebble Mine

'Today’s announcement reinforces once again EPA’s commitment to making science-based decisions to protect our natural environment,' said the agency's administrator.

EPA Administrator Michael Regan hailed Thursday's announcement on the protection of the Bristol Bay watershed from the Pebble Mine development.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan hailed Thursday's announcement on the protection of the Bristol Bay watershed from the Pebble Mine development.Foto: Carolyn Kaster
Published 9 September 2021, 20:52Updated 9 September 2021, 21:30
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