Wrangell Sentinel -

Mine ‘dots’ become lines in B.C.

To the Editor:

As I look east from Southeast Alaska, I see a picturesque, pristine landscape of mountain peaks, often snow covered - Canada. I was shocked to see a B.C. development map and learn that just beyond my view are mining developments – old, new, proposed and some vast, that dot the seemingly untouched land beyond. The mine ‘dots’ become lines when coupled with other projects across the border. Of course these very watersheds that support B.C.’s mining industry also support our fishing communities and way of life here. Being downstream...