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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U.S. Forest Service moving forward with process to remove Alaska national forests from roadless rule
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (8/30/2018)
Don’t rush into harming the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(The Washington Post, 8/27/2018)
In defense of King Cove deal, federal attorneys argue swap legal under ANILCA
(Alaska Journal of Commerce, 8/24/2018)
25 environmental, advocacy organizations oppose nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh in new letter
Group Statement (8/14/2018)
A sped-up timeline could make drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge a reality — or prove to be its Achilles’ heel
(Arctic Today, 8/6/2018)
Arctic Refuge may see seismic surveys ahead of lease sale
(Arctic Sounder, 8/5/2018)
Fighting for a Way of Life in the Arctic
(The Progressive, 8/4/2018)
How Oil Exploration Cut a Grid of Scars Into Alaska’s Wilderness
(The New York Times, 8/3/2018)
Endless, roadless: Forest Service tries again to settle Tongass development issues
(Juneau Empire, 8/2/2018)
U.S. Forest Service announces process to remove Alaska national forests from roadless rule
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (8/2/2018)
Cantwell bill would ensure protection of millions of acres of America’s national forests
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (8/1/2018)
Interior Department expedites Arctic Refuge review
(Arctic Sounder, 7/27/2018)
Surprising no one, Trump administration to do no new impact studies prior to Arctic Refuge leasing
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (7/20/2018)
Grassroots Fighters for the Arctic Refuge Take the Case to DC
(EcoWatch, 7/18/2018)
King Cove road opponents file motions for summary judgment
(Alaska Journal of Commerce, 7/16/2018)
As government plans Arctic Refuge drilling, activists vow to continue protests
(ABC News, 6/24/2018)
DOI official expects Arctic Refuge leasing draft EIS by fourth quarter
(Oil & Gas Journal, 6/24/2018)
Indigenous, Environmental Groups Respond to BP Endorsement of Trump’s Arctic Refuge Drilling Plan
Group Statement (6/22/2018)
Arctic Refuge public comment period closes with overwhelming opposition to development
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (6/19/2018)
Outdoor businesses, guides and athletes express opposition to drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (6/19/2018)
Groups Rally to Oppose Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
(Alaska Native News, 6/15/2018)
Groups Rally to Oppose Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (6/15/2018)
Refuge drilling debate's last stop: Washington, D.C.
(EnergyWire $, 6/14/2018)
Arctic Refuge seismic is planned
(Petroleum News, 6/10/2018)
Federal agency pegs $4M for Arctic Refuge infrastructure
(Associated Press, 6/7/2018)
For the Arctic Refuge, a flurry of activity
(The New York Times, 6/6/2018)
Democratic amendments reflect overwhelming public desire to protect America’s Arctic
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (6/6/2018)
Feds Receive First Application to Explore Arctic Refuge for Oil
(Ecowatch, 5/31/2018)
Interior Department worried about application for oil, gas exploration in Arctic Refuge
(Washington Examiner, 5/31/2018)
Native Corporations ask to start looking for oil in Arctic Refuge
(APRN, 5/31/2018)
Firms apply to hunt for oil in Arctic Refuge
(Greenwire $, 5/31/2018)
Companies Want to Begin Exploring the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for Oil by Winter
(Earther, 5/31/2018)
Newly revealed seismic exploration plan threatens every inch of the Arctic Refuge coastal plain
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (5/31/2018)
Administration Continues Push For Arctic Oil
(WXPR Public Radio, 5/25/2018)
Alaska Wilderness League's Kristen Miller on the need to protect the Arctic Refuge
(WOCA The Source Radio, 5/24/2018)
Democratic bill would prevent oil and gas drilling in Arctic Refuge
(Greenwire $, 5/22/2018)
New legislation would repeal disastrous Arctic Refuge tax bill drilling provision
Group Statement (5/22/2018)
Farm bill amendment puts millions of acres of Tongass old-growth at risk
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (5/17/2018)
Alaskans Challenge Old-Growth Timber Sale in Tongass National Forest
Group Statement (5/16/2018)
Gwich’in Nation Joined by Institutional Investors in Call to Defend Arctic Refuge from Drilling
Group Statement (5/14/2018)
Outdoor Explorer: Prince William Sound
(Alaska Public Radio, 4/27/2018)
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)