In a letter to Tom Waldo of EarthJustice, Juneau’s legislative delegation, Senator Dennis Egan, and Representatives Cathy Muñoz and Beth Kerttula, express united support of the favorable decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on the Kensington Mine project and urged cooperation of environmental groups involved in the permitting process. The economic benefits of the Kensington Mine will have far reaching impacts and will help to diversify Juneau’s economic base with a projected 300 to 400 construction and mining jobs.

Senator Egan stated, "The Juneau delegation strongly supports the Kensington and its current permits. This mine will be a big step forward for our economy."

Representative Kerttula added, "The economic boost that the Kensington will bring to Southeast is a tremendously positive thing."　

Representative Muñoz, "The past months have been very stressful as we awaited the Supreme Court’s decision. Now that things look a lot more hopeful, we want the mine to move forward bringing needed jobs to Southeast Alaska."

See Letter to Tom Waldo: Waldo_Tom_Kensington Gold Mine_6-24-09_Munoz.pdf (39.36 kb)