The IssueBristol Bay, Alaska, is the last great stronghold of Pacific salmon on the planet. It is remote wilderness and is home to a thriving ecosystem where grizzlies roam the banks, bald eagles rule the skies, and leopard rainbows swim in crystal clear water. It is the pinnacle of North American angling.
Unfortunately, this fabled region is now threatened by the proposed Pebble Mine. If permitted, this giant would become the largest open pit mine in the history of North America. Pebble is planned to sit at the headwaters of the Nushagak and Kvichak Rivers, respectively, home to the largest King and Sockeye runs on earth. A great controversy is now before us because open pit mining has a long history of polluting water. One of the world’s greatest fisheries is now at risk of being lost forever.
The SupportSport, commercial, and subsistence fishermen across the globe have banded together to oppose Pebble Mine. In addition, numerous conservation groups, fly fishing companies, and legal teams are working around the clock to enact legislation to stop the mine. Largely because of these efforts, a clean-water initiative has made the Alaskan State ballot. For the first time Alaskans will have the opportunity to vote on the issue. While the vote will be limited to Alaskans, the legislative process is not. There is much the rest of the United States and global community can do to influence what happens in the August 2008 primary election.
The Call to Action
Ultimately, this issue comes down to “dollars and sense.” The mine has launched a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign professing the great benefits of Pebble’s mineral deposits for the global economy. With deep pockets they will undoubtedly generate persuasive propaganda in attempts to sway Alaskan voters. Your membership and donations to the Federation of Fly Fishers will directly fight to keep the public informed and preserve this threatened ecosystem for generations to come. Get involved! Write your representative in Congress! Let your voice be heard! Find out exactly what you can do to help by clicking here.
The Film
Targus, Simms, and the Federation of Fly Fishers are the principle sponsors of Equilibrium, The Last Frontier, produced by Castaway Films. This film was created specifically to fight Pebble Mine. Equilibrium is about the splendor of fly fishing in pristine environs. This 22-minute film is upbeat, reflective, and weaved together by compelling 1080 HD cinematography and powerful prose. Join industry legends Gary Borger, Gary Loomis, and others as they explore some of the most remote reaches of Bristol Bay. The fly fishing sequences are spectacular, and the underwater footage is unparalleled. Equilibrium’s original soundtrack was composed by the same producer who created themes for popular television programs like Survivor and The Apprentice.
To find out more about Bristol Bay’s threatened Equilibrium and to purchase your copy of the DVD, go to our video page. Your purchase will directly support current legislative efforts to STOP PEBBLE MINE.
Targus, Simms, and the Federation of Fly Fishers are the principle sponsors of Equilibrium, The Last Frontier, produced by Castaway Films. This film was created specifically to fight Pebble Mine. Equilibrium is about the splendor of fly fishing in pristine environs. This 22-minute film is upbeat, reflective, and weaved together by compelling 1080 HD cinematography and powerful prose. Join industry legends Gary Borger, Gary Loomis, and others as they explore some of the most remote reaches of Bristol Bay. The fly fishing sequences are spectacular, and the underwater footage is unparalleled. Equilibrium’s original soundtrack was composed by the same producer who created themes for popular television programs like Survivor and The Apprentice.
To find out more about Bristol Bay’s threatened Equilibrium and to purchase your copy of the DVD, go to our video page. Your purchase will directly support current legislative efforts to STOP PEBBLE MINE.
