the bays wilderness character makes it a favorite destination of Juneaus residents for camping, boating, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, whale watching, and many other recreational activities. Berners Bay contributes enormously to Juneaus quality of life. This mine, with its docks and vessel traffic, puts the bays wildlife at risk, and will severely impact the recreational uses of the area. Its the first step in turning Berners Bay into an industrial zone. John Hudson