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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Provisions in tax bill ruled to be in violation of the Byrd Rule
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (11/29/2017)
Congress doubles down on drilling the Arctic Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (11/28/2017)
As Senate considers Arctic Refuge, oil companies' interest in question
(Houston Chronicle, 11/23/2017)
The dollars and sense of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Outside Magazine, 11/22/2017)
Congress debates oil drilling in largest US wildlife refuge
(Associated Press, 11/17/2017)
House passes tax reform bill with Arctic Refuge provision
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (11/17/2017)
At Stake in Arctic Refuge Drilling Vote: Money, Wilderness and a Way of Life
(InsideClimate News, 11/16/2017)
Rep. Grijalva, 16 Dems Introduce Energy Reform Legislation to Increase Taxpayer Benefits, Promote Conservation
Statement (11/16/2017)
Senate passes destructive Arctic Refuge drill bill
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (11/15/2017)
Murkowski bill directs at least 2 major lease sales in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Washington Post, 11/9/2017)
Murkowski proposes 50-50 federal-state revenue split for drilling lease sales in Arctic wildlife refuge
(Alaska Dispatch News, 11/9/2017)
Alaska Sen. Murkowski Introduces Bill to Drill Arctic Wildlife Refuge
(EcoWatch, 11/9/2017)
Lisa Murkowski offers bill aiming to raise $1 billion by opening Arctic wildlife refuge to drilling
(Washington Examiner, 11/9/2017)
Alaska senator proposes drilling in Arctic refuge
(The Hill, 11/8/2017)
Senate drill bill will destroy the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (11/8/2017)
Congress uses SECURE Act to giftwrap American’s public lands and waters for oil and gas industry
Statement by Leah Donahey, Senior Campaign Director (11/8/2017)
SECURE Act is a Public Lands and Waters Giveaway to Dirty Industry
Group Statement (11/8/2017)
Drill, baby, drill: GOP aims to sell wilderness drilling rights — dirt cheap
(Salon, 11/3/2017)
Lawmakers are again fighting over drilling in the fragile Arctic Wildlife Refuge
(Huffington Post, 11/2/2017)
Alaskan senator takes next step to opening wildlife refuge for drilling
(ThinkProgress, 11/2/2017)
Senate continues to play politics with the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (11/2/2017)
The Energy 202: Oil Check
(Washington Post, 11/1/2017)
Can Congress squeeze $1b from Arctic Refuge?
(APRN, 11/1/2017)
Arctic explorer speaking at St. Louis Zoo about climate change
(St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 11/1/2017)
REPORT: Oil Production in the Arctic Refuge – Impacts to Deficit and National Energy Security
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (11/1/2017)
Low oil prices dim GOP bid for budget bonanza in Arctic drilling
(Bloomberg, 10/31/2017)
Tongass plan defined as ‘rule’ - Decision gives Congress say in TLMP 2016 amendment
(Ketchikan Daily News, 10/28/2017)
Trump Plans to Lease a Staggering Amount of Alaskan Land to Oil Companies
(Earther, 10/26/2017)
House opens the door to plundering the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (10/26/2017)
House Advances Arctic Refuge Drilling
Group Statement (10/26/2017)
Protesters Speak Out Against Arctic Refuge Drilling At D.C. Rally
(KXFX - Fairbanks, 10/25/2017)
GAO decision puts Tongass National Forest, its wildlife and SE Alaska's economy at risk
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (10/24/2017)
Everything you need to know about the coming Trump Arctic drilling debate
(The Hill, 10/22/2017)
Senate votes to raise revenue by drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Washington Post, 10/20/2017)
Bad news: Senate Republican vote could mean Arctic drilling
(SNEWS, 10/20/2017)
Senate vote to open Arctic Refuge to oil drilling
(AlterNet, 10/20/2017)
Senate opens the door to plundering the Arctic Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (10/19/2017)
Your stunning photos of the Arctic Refuge
(Outside Magazine, 10/19/2017)
U.S. Senate passes FY18 budget resolution and a way forward for drilling in Arctic Refuge
(KTUU, 10/19/2017)
Senate advances Arctic Refuge drilling
Group Statement (10/19/2017)
Arctic Senate champions to lead amendment to strike SENR Instructions
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (10/19/2017)
Why you should care about the Arctic Refuge, even if you never go there
(Outdoor Research, 10/18/2017)
Senators Fight to Stop Republican Effort to Open Arctic Refuge to Drilling
Senate Statement (10/17/2017)
ONSHORE Act is a Public Lands Giveaway to Dirty Industry
Group Statement (10/13/2017)
The battle over Alaska refuge oil reignites under Trump
(High Country News, 10/11/2017)
House Natural Resources Committee Takes Up Measure That Puts Oceans, Coastlines at Risk
Group Statement (10/11/2017)
US House passes budget bill that provides option for opening Arctic Refuge to drilling
(Alaska Dispatch News, 10/6/2017)
Senate Budget Committee passes budget that advances drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Statement by Kristen Miller, Interim Executive Director (10/5/2017)
House passes budget that advances drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (10/5/2017)
Senate instructions opens the door to drill in the Arctic Refuge
Statement by Kristen Miller, Interim Executive Director (9/29/2017)