HB 233·AK·house
An Act prohibiting certain mining activities within the watershed of the Bristol Bay Fisheries Reserve.
In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2025
Sponsor: Edgmon
Latest Action
(H) COSPONSOR(S): CARRICK
May 6, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a new section to Alaska law that bans metallic sulfide mining within the Bristol Bay watershed. It targets mining companies that would extract sulfide minerals or precious metals from sulfide‑bearing rock. The goal is to protect the region’s salmon fisheries, native cultures, and related economies.
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