UTBB Statement: New Record for Sockeye Return since Counts Began

"For thousands of years, the people of Bristol Bay have welcomed salmon back to Bristol Bay's waters each summer, and this year's record-breaking return is the result of this careful stewardship. Our lands and waters must be protected so future generations can continue our way of life and Bristol Bay can remain the salmon stronghold for the planet. Today's news highlights the urgent need for the Environmental Protection Agency to enact 404(c) protections to permanently remove the looming threat of large-scale hard rock mines like Pebble. While we celebrate the record-breaking salmon returns, our fishery remains in grave danger until the Biden Administration finishes the job to permanently protect Bristol Bay." - UTBB Executive Director Alannah Hurley