Join the Environmental Investigation Agency, AWA’s Deputy Director and allies for a live streaming premiere of Environmental Investigation Agency’s new short documentary White Whale, Gold Mine, airing October 9th at 4 p.m. AKST and 8 p.m. Eastern Time.  

Alaska is special for many reasons, two of which are its beluga populations in Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay. EIA’s newest documentary shines a light on these unique whales, their importance to Alaskans and how they serve as indicators of ecosystem health. Learn about how belugas, other wildlife, and the way of life of the people of the region are threatened by the proposed Pebble Mine project. Hear experts from Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay describe what is at risk for these whales, Alaskan culture, and the environment.

Visit www.eia-global.org/whitewhalegoldmine

Following the 10 minute documentary join us for a discussion featuring:

Melanie Brown - Commercial Fisherman / Organizer for Salmon State

Mandy Migura - Marine Mammal Biologist, Broad Conservaton LLC

Bob Shavelson - Cook Inletkeeper

Katy Bear Nalven - Alaska Marine Representative, Defenders of Wildlife

Moderated by Steve Ellington - Filmmaker, Environmental Investigation Agency

Film to be screened on Youtube and Facebook