Opposition to Pebble Mine Project surfacing from top levels of Trump administration

[Ex Lurker]

Surprising, but welcome news

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/510534-trump-jr-expresses-opposition-to-pebble-mine-project-advanced-by

Donald Trump Jr. on Tuesday expressed opposition to the controversial Pebble Mine project, which moved a step closer to reality after the conclusion of an environmental assessment last month.

“The headwaters of Bristol Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with. #PebbleMine,” the president’s son tweeted.

His tweet came in agreement to a similar sentiment expressed by Nick Ayers, former chief of staff to Vice President Pence.

“Like millions of conservationists and sportsmen, I am hoping @realDonaldTrump will direct @EPA to block the Pebble mine in Bristol Bay,” Ayers tweeted. “A Canadian company will unnecessarily mine the USA's greatest fishery at a severe cost. This should be stopped and I believe @POTUS will do so!”

As a sportsman who has spent plenty of time in the area I agree 100%. The headwaters of Bristol Bay and the surrounding fishery are too unique and fragile to take any chances with. #PebbleMine https://t.co/4ffLdF4Qqe

[Mike 03]

1. Suprising indeed.

[Trenzalore]

2. They must own real estate in the area

Conservatives are always concerned about the environment around their hunting/fishing grounds or properties.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. I hope so much that this can be stopped. It is an horrific decision, to go forward. n/t

[gratuitous]

4. What must it be like working in our Crazytown federal government?

You know that some functionary cleared Pebble Mine because he thought it would please Trump. Then along comes the dauphin to piss all over your efforts (misguided as we would think those efforts are, but can you blame the functionary for taking the worst path), and you have to believe that your time in your current job can be measured in days if not hours.

[yonder]

5. +1. Crazytown is right. Survival of the dimmest. Maybe.

And it doesn't have to be, it just....is.