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A friend was hit from behind and sent into oncoming traffic, due to detours off the Mt Baker Highway by an uninsured motorist. She and her passenger are OK but suffered injuries and a totaled car. If you can help Nicole Bishopp, Thank you!

Wheels for Nicole, organized by Cheryl Perry My dear friend Nicole and her boyfriend Robbie were in a terrible accident caused by an uninsured moto… Cheryl Perry needs your support for Wheels for Nicole

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A Woman Fell Into a Trailhead Pit Toilet in Washington, and We Officially Have a New Nightmare The visitor took a tumble into a latrine while trying to retrieve her cell phone.

Great News!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: January 31, 2023
Press Contact: Katherine Carscallen, Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay, (907) 843-2006
Andy Wink, Executive Director, Bristol Bay Regional Development Association, (907) 677-2374

Alaskan Commercial Fishermen Celebrate EPA’s Historic Decision to Protect Bristol Bay

In a landmark decision, EPA Finalizes Clean Water Act protections for the world’s greatest salmon fishery responding to decades of Tribal and fishing industry's’ requests


(Dillingham, Alaska) — Today, EPA announced the issuance of a Final Determination under the Clean Water Act to protect Bristol Bay, the most productive wild salmon ecosystem in the world. This action finally puts a stop to development of the Pebble Mine, protecting waters essential to sustaining Southwest Alaska’s salmon resources from disposal of dredged or fill materials associated with developing the Pebble deposit.

Releasing the Final Determination is the last step of the 404(c) process for Bristol Bay. Under the Clean Water Act, these protections are now law and effectively prohibit the development of the Pebble Mine and future proposals to develop a mine in the Pebble Deposit. Bristol Bay’s Tribes, Commercial and sport fishermen, and Alaskans are celebrating this EPA’s landmark decision to protect Bristol Bay and safeguard the Nation’s greatest wild salmon resources from the threat of Pebble Mine.

“For the first time in two decades, our fishermen will head out on the water this fishing season without the existential threat of Pebble Mine looming just up-river,” said Katherine Carscallen, Director of Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay. “Thousands of small fishing businesses, and industry members are thanking the Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency for finalizing Clean Water Act protections which recognize the importance of Bristol Bay, its record-breaking salmon runs, and the irreplaceable sustainable jobs it supports.”

Clean Water Act protections were first requested thirteen years ago, and commercial fishermen have worked to seek permanent and durable protections for the habitat which sustains Bristol Bay’s record-breaking fishery. These protections will ensure that Bristol Bay and the 15,000 jobs, $2.2 billion in economic activity, and a generational fishery it supports can continue to thrive for years to come.

“We are glad to see the Environmental Protection Agency finally protect Bristol Bay from the threat of Pebble Mine,” said Andy Wink, Executive Director of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association. “Due to the hard work and dedication of the Biden administration and Environmental Protection Agency, our fishermen can now do their jobs without worrying about Pebble Mine destroying Bristol Bay’s iconic salmon runs. This decision is a huge conservation win that will ensure we can continue to deliver tens of millions of wild sockeye salmon to the market every year, feeding families from coast to coast.”

Due to the adverse effects the Pebble Mine would have on salmon fisheries in the area, the EPA’s Final Determination prohibited and restricted the use of certain waters in the South Fork Koktuli, North Fork Koktuli, and Upper Talarik Creek Watersheds as a disposal site for the discharge of dredged or fill material associated with mining at the Pebble deposit.

“I am extremely thankful to see the Environmental Protection Agency finally protect Bristol Bay, its people, salmon, and watershed from the Pebble Mine,” said Michael “MJ” Jackson, President of the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association and Advisor for the Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay. “As someone who has been a fisherman in Bristol Bay for over thirty years, I have seen firsthand how special this place is. I know for a fact that this news is welcome by all the Alaskans, Tribes, fishermen, conservation groups, and everyone else who has demanded the EPA veto Pebble for decades. After last summer’s record-breaking return of 80 million salmon, stopping Pebble Mine was the only sensible option for the EPA and Biden administration”

The United Tribes of Bristol Bay, Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation, Bristol Bay Native Association, Bristol Bay Native Corporation, Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay, Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association, local Tribes and municipalities, village corporations, dozens of NGOs and nonprofits, sportsmen, businesses, chefs, and numerous others are united in support of the EPA’s decision to protect Bristol Bay. Going forward, groups dedicated to this fight will continue working to protect the region from any and all future threats.

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Commercial Fishermen for Bristol Bay is a national coalition of fishermen working to protect Bristol Bay, Alaska and the 15,000 jobs, $2.2 billion in economic activity, and generational fishery that Bristol Bay’s wild salmon provide.

Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association represents the economic interests of over 8,000 commercial Bristol Bay salmon fishermen who hail from Alaska and 44 other U.S. states.

LINK to download PDF Press Release

BBRSDA Despite the down-tick in exports during November 2022, export figures from July-November are still strong, with export volume up 28% and value up 27% compared to the same period in 2021.

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The 2023 Baker Splitfest is coming. The dates are March 17th to 19th. This year we're teaming up with Guided Exposure for clinics and education. Raffle on Saturday night with proceeds going to Northwest Avalanche Center

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Sweet! Glacier has Ice cream again!!!
Please stop by the Glacier Ice Cream Co. And grab a waffle cone with your favorite flavors.
Open 7 days a week.

Located next to the Glacier Ski shop across from Graham's store!

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We ❤️ big dumps!! Over 50” of fresh in the last few days. …waitAprilawesomeness?

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Oh hey! How’s the mountain biking been? Don’t give up on winter just yet! Snow-forecast is calling for 50” in 3 days!! https://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Mount-Baker/6day/mid check your favorite forecast, make plans now, and we’ll see you soon!!!

Mt Baker has 64" of new snow, and Spring like conditions are moving into the area next week. Get up here!

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Early release! https://mtbakersnowboardshop.com/collections/mens-snowboards/products/lib-tech-travis-rice-golden-orca-snowboard-2023

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Baker & your wedding . . . it’s a match made in the majestic mountains!
It’s been a challenging couple of years for everyone, including for those who had planned wedding or commitment ceremonies and had to cancel or change their plans. So to help bring a little extra love and happiness to the mountain and our awesome community, on Feb. 13 & 14 we will be providing free wedding, vow renewal and commitment ceremonies on the mountain! For complete details and to sign up, check our website at https://www.mtbaker.us/events/valentines-pop-up-wedding-chappel/

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Beautiful start to a corduroy dream kinda day. Storm moves in tonight and we should get a refresh! Check your favorite forecast and we’ll see you on the mountain soon.

Yummo!

It’s Sunday and we are back in Glacier! We had a great weekend at Kulshan Brewing Company and Menace Brewing debuting our veggie lumpia in Bellingham. We have some left for you all to try as well as our traditional Filipino favorites. Open noon until 6pm in the lot next to Chair 9.

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26” in 24 hours and it’s 26 degrees at HM. It’s the stuff dreams are made of but it’s also a lot of work to dig out from and get the area ready for y’all. We will be running at least an hour behind schedule today as we catch up and do the necessary avalanche mitigation. We’ll see you on the mountain soon!!

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Opening Day at Baker is Wednesday 12/15!

Beauty shot!

Moon perfectly centered in this Nubian ibex's curved horn.

photography by Tiki Ozer