Stand for Salmon Archives - Juneau Empire

Salmon measure suffers resounding defeat. What happened?

Kevin Gullufsen — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 20:16:00 +0000

Why did voters reject Ballot Measure 1?

Opinion: Ballot Measure 1 is an ounce of prevention

Wire Service — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 15:00:00 +0000

This is the season of pumpkins, skeletons, and frightening things in the closet. Maybe it’s why opponents of Ballot Measure 1 are using scare tactics to influence your decision. Most of their scary stories are about a bogeyman called the federal government. By using the road and the pipeline as examples of how the “bogeyman” will come if you vote for this initiative, the opponents are using scare tactics. The federal government has no authority by this initiative and the examples quoted by opponents to Ballot Measure 1 come from cases where the federal government has had jurisdiction.

Opinion: Yes for salmon and jobs

Wire Service — Sat, 03 Nov 2018 20:00:00 +0000

The parade of oil, mining and timber advocates and prominent politicians who decry Ballot Measure 1, the initiative that addresses salmon-producing freshwater habitat, is impressive but disturbing. Their opposition follows a familiar line, one that in this case is dangerous to our economic future.

Analysis: How mines, dams would be permitted under Ballot Measure 1

Kevin Gullufsen — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 20:56:00 +0000

How your vote could affect permitting for major construction.

Analysis: How Ballot Measure 1 could affect everyday activities

Kevin Gullufsen — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

This is the first of three articles the Empire looking at Ballot Measure 1’s legal language.

Opinion: Fish can’t vote yes on Ballot Measure 1, but you can

Wire Service — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 23:26:00 +0000

Vote for the fish on Nov. 6 because they can’t vote for themselves. The foundation of our ecosystem and our economy is salmon. The seafood sector contributes $5 billion to the Alaska economy. Salmon are a renewable resource as long as we take care of their habitat where they migrate and spawn.

Opinion: Salmon should define us, not divide us

Wire Service — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 18:43:00 +0000

Why not vote on the side of our salmon?

Alaska scientists pen letter backing salmon measure

Kevin Gullufsen — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:56:00 +0000

Former scientists and fisheries managers are taking sides over Ballot Measure 1.

Conoco VP speaks against ballot measure at Chamber

Kevin Gullufsen — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:16:00 +0000

A representative of oil giant ConocoPhillips voiced opposition to Ballot Measure 1 at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday.

U.S. lawmakers line up against salmon measure

Kevin Gullufsen — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Alaska’s congressional delegation spoke up about state politics on Saturday, urging Alaskans to vote against a controversial salmon habitat protection measure up for a vote Nov. 6.

Salmon ballot measure splits Native tribal, corporate interests

James Brooks — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:42:00 +0000

Alaska Native organizations are divided in their stances on this fall’s Stand for Salmon ballot measure.

Begich comes out for salmon measure

Kevin Gullufsen — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:02:00 +0000

Stand for Salmon measure backed by candidate and at public testimony.

Fish fight fills forum

James Brooks — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 01:51:00 +0000

The question in November is about Ballot Measure 1, but the question in the room was something different: Who’s more Alaskan?