Pebbles mine project permit put on hold

As you may know I am somewhat obsessed with bears, especially the brown bears of Katmai Wildlife Reserve in Alaska.
In the last few days the permit for the Pebbles mine project on the Bristol river, which poses a potential environmental disaster for wildlife and the environment, was put on hold. The EPA web page on Bristol Bay says they have received over one million public comments opposed to the project. Because of this the permit has been put on hold and the EPA is asking for more input.
I had previously written to express my opposition but I sent another missive last Friday. Here is what I told them.

I am strongly opposed to the proposed mine near Bristol Bay. Personally, this a very important area for me and I want to see it protected.
Additionally the possible pollution and habitat destruction will have an adverse effect on the wild life and the environment here The Native Americans here and in other areas depend on the sockeye run for a large part of their economy. The area is in such a near pristine state that tourists from around the world come there to fly fish and observe wildlife from very close range, including the bears which tolerate humans because they have not been hunted here.
This place should always be protected so future generations will be able to experience the spectacle of wilderness and wild life living as nature intended.