PEBBLE MINE - A THREAT TO OUR ECONOMIC SUCCESS
THREATENS AMERICAN JOBS | ENDANGERS AMERICA’S FOOD SECURITY
Businesses for Bristol Bay advocates for economic prosperity in the Bristol Bay region and beyond by advancing public policy that provides companies, communities, and individuals with stability and a level playing field. By putting the needs of local businesses that depend on Bristol Bay’s fisheries first, we can drive responsible economic development in Alaska and the industries that rely on its resources
Bristol Bay
Pebble Mine
Economic Impact
Partners
Tom Douglas
CHEF AND RESTAURATEUR
As the owner of 13 Seattle restaurants that employ 800 people, I’m proud to support the whole economic chain around Bristol Bay sockeye, from the Alaskan and Washington processors that we buy our salmon from, to the fishermen who harvest it. Nearly $10 million of my business’ annual sales is generated by salmon, which is the most popular choice on our menus.
Mat Jackson
GENERAL MANAGER, GRUNDÉNS
The Grundéns name stands for hard work. It stands for family. It stands for fishing. When bad ideas threaten our livelihood, we are going to stand with our community. Ripping a hole in the heart of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery and threatening 20,000 American jobs is a bad idea. Plain and simple.
Daisy Berg
SEAFOOD CATEGORY MANAGER, NEW SEASONS MARKET
Bristol Bay is one of the world’s largest fisheries for wild salmon. As a business committed to providing our customers sustainably harvested and raised seafood, New Seasons Market would be negatively impacted with the loss of this fishery. A mine in the region would benefit very few and hurt so many, including fisherman, retailers, and consumers throughout the supply chain in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
Perk Perkins
CEO, ORVIS
Conserving the one-of-a-kind resource we have in Bristol Bay is not only economically savvy, but it is also aligned with conservative values that emphasize long-term welfare over short-term gain. If we are to truly put America first, we must take action to prevent the Pebble Mine. The region’s economy and culture are rich, and its currency is salmon. If we take care of the salmon and rivers, that wealth will support communities and American jobs forever.
Chris Brown
PRESIDENT, SEAFOOD HARVESTERS OF AMERICA
Our nation’s enduring supply of healthy seafood requires sustainable fishing practices and wise ecological protections. The Seafood Harvesters of America oppose the Pebble Mine as it threatens the headwaters of the World’s most productive salmon and iconic Bering Sea fisheries, jeopardizing multi-billion dollar renewable resources to the detriment of fishing communities and seafood lovers around the globe.