02863cam a2200325 4500 283113396 TxAuBib 20140418120000.0 140418s2014||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u EPA 910-R-14-001C TxAuBib An Assessment of Potential Mining Impacts on Salmon Ecosystems of Bristol Bay, Alaska : Volume 3 - Appendices E-J. Seattle, WA : United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2014. various pagings : softcover (large volume.) The Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska supports the largest sockeye salmon fishery in the world, is home to 25 federally recognized tribal governments, and contains large mineral resources. The potential for large-scale mining activities in the watershed has raised concerns about the impact of mining on the sustainability of Bristol Bayʼs world-class commercial, recreational and subsistence fisheries and the future of Alaska Native tribes in the watershed who have maintained a salmon-based culture and subsistence-based way of life for at least 4,000 years. The purpose of this assessment is to provide a characterization of the biological and mineral resources of the Bristol Bay watershed, increase understanding of the potential impacts of large-scale mining on the regionʼs fish resources, and inform future government decisions related to protecting and maintaining the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the watershed. It will also serve as a technical resource for the public, tribes, and governments who must consider how best to address the challenges of mining and ecological protection in the Bristol Bay watershed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched this assessment to better understand the Bristol Bay watershed and its resources. The assessment reviews, analyzes, and synthesizes information relevant to potential impacts of large-scale mine development on Bristol Bay fisheries and consequent effects on wildlife and Alaska Native cultures in the region. As a scientific assessment, it does not discuss or recommend policy, legal, or regulatory decisions, nor does it outline or analyze options for future decisions. EPA will use the assessment to inform future decision making. 20140418. EPA 910-R-14-001C Salmon Ecosystems Bristol Bay, Alaska. Ecosystems Alaska. Mining Impacts Alaska. Environment. EPA Reports Alaska. Fisheries. Culture. Alaska Native culture. United States Government. Commercial Fishing. Alaska. Watershed systems, Alaska. Salmon Fisheries.