Juneau economist Gregg Erickson’s presentation was a valuable discussion of changes Haines and Klukwan will face if a large industrial mine goes forward in the Chilkat headwaters.
One important point was that Constantine Metal Resources is unlikely to be the mine’s eventual developer. While Constantine has shown some willingness to engage the community, Haines and Klukwan have no assurance the eventual developer will be concerned with water quality, fish, or the wellbeing of local people.…