JUNEAU -- British Columbia's minister of energy and mines is expected to visit Alaska next month at the invitation of Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Mallott aide Claire Richardson said the agenda for Bill Bennett's visit hasn't been finalized but the hope is that he can meet with individuals and groups on trans-boundary water issues, perhaps see an Alaska fishery and get to know Southeast Alaska better.
Mallott, who leads a working group for Gov. Bill Walker's administration focused on trans-boundary waters, visited British Columbia in May.
He said the trip included the start of discussions looking at ways to strengthen Alaska's involvement with environmental reviews and permitting of mines across the border to protect Alaska's interests.
Richardson said Mallott plans to meet with tribal leaders and other stakeholders in early August in Juneau.