For Immediate Release
April 26, 2024
For More Information, contact:
Dendra Chavez Bob McNaney
Phone number: (907) 903-4195 Phone number: (651) 249 -7718
Email: dlchavez@avcp.org or Communications@avcp.org Email: bob@themcnaneygroup.com
The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) continues to oppose the continued development of the Donlin Mine project
Bethel, Alaska- The Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) continues to oppose the continued development of the Donlin Mine project and recognizes the impact that a project like this would have on the destruction of natural resources. AVCP is disappointed by the Alaska Congressional delegation’s unanimous support for the project in an ongoing lawsuit.
The Orutsararmiut Native Council et al v. United States Army Corps of Engineers et al., lawsuit was filed earlier this year by several Yukon Kuskokwim Delta Tribal Governments who are seeking to undo Donlin Mine’s federal environmental approvals and permits to protect subsistence rights and the natural resources of the region.
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About:
Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.
