Senator Begala says Alaska boasts a pristine salmon fishing region . He says Bristol Bay is threatened by proposal to build big mine for copper , Alaska . Begala says he found it would threaten streams and rivers . Wild salmon ( the ultimate free-range meat ) is high in healthful Omega 3 fatty acids , and has been found to prevent heart disease and diabetes in Native Alaskans -- even those who are obese . He urges EPA to use its authority to block the plans for the mine .
Senator Begala says Alaska boasts a pristine salmon fishing region . He says Bristol Bay is threatened by proposal to build big mine for copper , Alaska . Begala says he found it would threaten streams and rivers . He urges EPA to use its authority to block the plans for the mine .