Alaska Wilderness League staff and supporters live in every corner of this country. Whenever concerned citizens voice their passion for Alaska’s wilderness in the media, we catalog it. Below you’ll find Alaska in the news, as well as the most recent press releases from the League.
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Arctic Ocean 
Arctic Refuge 
National Petroleum Reserve-AK 
Alaska National Forests 
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U.S. extends comment period for Beaufort Sea drilling
(United Press International, 4/26/2018)
Reply to Tongass roadless exemption bid imminent — official
(E&E Daily $, 4/25/2018)
More than 100 groups call on Congress to oppose weakening national park protections
(The Hill, 4/24/2018)
Gwich’in Call on Canadians to Speak Out Against Trump’s Arctic Drilling Push
(DeSmogBlog Canada, 4/21/2018)
Arctic wilderness area in Alaska to be opened to drilling
(United Press International, 4/20/2018)
Trump administration launches process to lease ANWR for drilling
(Anchorage Daily News, 4/19/2018)
Interior Department takes step toward drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(USA Today, 4/19/2018)
Notice of Intent will officially launch Trump administration push on Arctic Refuge leasing
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (4/19/2018)
Trump Administration Prepares for Lease Sale in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Group Statement (4/19/2018)
FOIA Tracking – Arctic Refuge
(Politico Morning Energy, 4/11/2018)
Beaufort Sea lease sale solicitation draws objections
(Associated Press, 3/29/2018)
Arctic Drilling Lease Sale Proposed for 2019 in Beaufort Sea, Once Off-Limits
(InsideClimate News, 3/29/2018)
U.S. issues call for information on Arctic lease for drillers
(United Press International, 3/29/2018)
Trump wades into Arctic with proposed Beaufort Sea sale
(EnergyWire $, 3/29/2018)
Environmental groups bristle at feds collecting information on drilling in the Beaufort Sea
(Anchorage Daily News, 3/29/2018)
Trump administration takes step to re-open protected Arctic Ocean to drilling
Group Statement (3/28/2018)
Landless communities continue fight for land
(KTOO, 3/27/2018)
Conservationists see positives for Tongass in spending bill
(Associated Press, 3/22/2018)
The big federal spending bill: what’s in it for Alaska (and what isn’t)
(Anchorage Daily News, 3/22/2018)
Omnibus bill advances free of harmful Tongass Riders
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (3/21/2018)
Court Allows Conservation and Alaska Native groups to challenge Trump’s reversal of Arctic and Atlantic drilling ban
Group Statement (3/20/2018)
Interior continues warp speed push to open Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (3/8/2018)
More than 1 million comments submitted in opposition to Trump’s offshore drilling plan
Group Statement (3/6/2018)
Zinke’s One Year Anniversary: Promises Abandoned
Group Statement (3/1/2018)
USGS scientist resigns in tussle over release of NPR-A data
(APRN, 2/21/2018)
Alaska caribou population booms
(The Weather Channel, 2/21/2018)
Alaska delegation continues mad dash to open America’s wildest refuge to development
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (2/21/2018)
Trump budget continues aggressive Arctic drilling push while keeping public in the dark
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (2/12/2018)
Trump Infrastructure Plan Would Gut Environmental Reviews, Rubber Stamp Permits for Corporate Polluters
Group Statement (2/12/2018)
Trump’s Arctic Oil, Gas Lease Sale Violated Environmental Rules, Lawsuits Claim
(InsideClimate News, 2/2/2018)
Two lawsuits challenge NPR-A lease sale
(APRN, 2/2/2018)
Lawsuit filed over Trump administration’s 2017 Western Arctic lease sale
Group Statement (2/2/2018)
Trump: ‘I Never Appreciated ANWR’ Until Oil Industry Friend Called
(EcoWatch, 2/2/2018)
Trump Explains Support for Oil Drilling in Arctic Refuge
(U.S. News & World Report, 2/1/2018)
Trump explains support for oil drilling in Arctic refuge
(Associated Press, 2/1/2018)
Trump ‘really didn’t care’ about ANWR. Then a friend called.
(Alaska Public Radio, 2/1/2018)
Trump confirms Arctic Refuge decision was just politics
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (2/1/2018)
Environmental coalition sues Interior over King Cove road deal
(Alaska Journal of Commerce, 1/31/2018)
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over road through Alaska wildlife refuge
(Anchorage Daily News, 1/31/2018)
Enviros sue over King Cove road
(APRN, 1/31/2018)
Lawsuit claims Izembek land exchange violates ANILCA
Group Statement (1/31/2018)
Trump agency finds climate impacts on Arctic wildlife
(Climatewire $, 1/30/2018)
New Trump administration report highlights need for more info on Arctic Refuge drilling impacts
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (1/26/2018)
Public meetings on OCS drilling plan postponed due to government shutdown
(KTUU, 1/23/2018)
Secretary Zinke signs land transfer paving way for King Cove road
(Gray TV/KTUU, 1/22/2018)
Alaska’s Caribou Boomed Last Year and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
(Earther, 1/16/2018)
Despite congressional approval, oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge is still years away
(USA Today, 1/11/2018)
Mixed outlook on effects of 2018 oil production in Alaska
(Gray TV/KTUU, 1/5/2018)
Trump Administration Opens Door To Dramatic Expansion Of Offshore Energy Leases
(NPR, 1/4/2018)
Trump’s siege on America’s Arctic continues
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (1/4/2018)