The 49,000-acre Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is home to the world’s largest congregation of Bald Eagles and a major migration passage for many bird species. For years, the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan and its conservation partners in the community of Haines have opposed the Palmer Project, a proposed mixed-metal mine located at the headwaters of the Chilkat Watershed. In a major win for our community partners, American Pacific Mining Corp. announced plans to step away from the Palmer Project last month. Learn more about how local communities and Tribes banded together to protect this Important Bird Area.
For more information about the harmful Palmer Project, plus interviews with our Tribal partners and videos of the breathtaking region, read the full story here. |
