The Chuitna Citizens Coalition (CCC) was formed in 2007 by community members of Tyonek and Beluga, which lie 45 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska in the Chuitna River watershed on the west side of Cook Inlet. Community members came together when they learned of PacRim Coal's plans to start a coal strip mine in the Chuitna River Valley. The proposed strip mine is a direct threat to the health of the Chuitna River watershed and the livelihood of both Alaskan communities.
The mission of the CCC is to educate the public, elected officials and decision makers about the value of the Chuitna River using the best available science to protect the Chuitna Watershed from destruction by PacRim Coal. A diverse group of residents, landowners, sport and commercial fisherman, Fish and Game Advisory committees and conservation groups are working together to protect this incredible watershed. As of February 2010 over 1500 Alaskans have signed a petition asking the Governor to protect the Chuitna River watershed from being strip mined.
The mission of the CCC is to educate the public, elected officials and decision makers about the value of the Chuitna River using the best available science to protect the Chuitna Watershed from destruction by PacRim Coal. A diverse group of residents, landowners, sport and commercial fisherman, Fish and Game Advisory committees and conservation groups are working together to protect this incredible watershed. As of February 2010 over 1500 Alaskans have signed a petition asking the Governor to protect the Chuitna River watershed from being strip mined.
