Bear in the Bristol Bay watershed.
Credit: Ben Knight |
Five jewelers do the right thing
This Valentine's Day, five leading jewelry retailers -- Tiffany & Co., Ben Bridge Jeweler, Fortunoff, Leber Jeweler Inc., and Helzberg Diamonds – have pledged their support for protection of the Bristol Bay watershed from large-scale mining, including the proposed Pebble gold mine.
Please send them a "thank you"
We often ask you to send letters urging companies to do the right thing. Today, please take a moment to THANK these jewelers for doing just that. Join us in thanking them for their courageous and principled position to protect the Bristol Bay watershed and its world-class wild salmon fishery.
The Pebble proposal violates the Golden Rules
The controversial Pebble mine is highlighted in a new report released today by the No Dirty Gold campaign. The report, Golden Rules: Making the Case for More Responsible Mining, documents the toll of irresponsible mining on people, water, and wildlife at a time when soaring metals prices are driving new mining development globally.
Take Action!
Please send a thank you letter to Tiffany & Co, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Fortunoff, Leber Jewelers and Helzberg Diamonds. Show these jewelers a little Valentine’s Day love.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Read the sample letter and modify if you can. Personalized letter text and/or subject headers will increase the impact of your letter.
- Clicking "Send My Message" will send your letter to Tiffany & Co., Ben Bridge Jewelers, Fortunoff, Leber Jewelers, and Helzberg Diamonds
>>Multinationals propose a mine in Bristol Bay
Several multinational mining companies including Anglo American, are seeking to build a massive gold and copper mine at the headwaters of the Bristol Bay watershed in Alaska -- home to the world's largest wild salmon fishery.
The Pebble mine proposal threatens the world's largest wild salmon fishery
The proposed Pebble mine is a direct threat to the salmon fishery, and the many communities, businesses and wildlife that depend on it. It is strongly opposed by a diverse group of Alaska Native communities, commercial salmon fishing businesses, sport-fishing and outfitting companies, elected officials and others.
The jewelers Bristol Bay protection pledge
Last year, retail jewelers were asked to add their voice of support for protection of this world-class resource by signing the Bristol Bay protection pledge. To see the pledge and more information on the threat to Bristol Bay, go to www.protectbristolbay.org.
Golden Rules: Making the Case for More Responsible Mining
The controversial Pebble mine is also highlighted in a new report released today by the No Dirty Gold campaign. It documents the toll that irresponsible mining is exacting on people, water and wildlife. To download a copy of the Golden Rules, visit www.nodirtygold.org.
