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