Comment by May 6th to secure enhanced protections for wildlife!
Climate Change adaptation - Resist? Accept? Direct?
Indigenous, allied groups go to court to stop issuance of Arctic Refuge leases
Winter newsletter: Victories!
Our joint response to recently announced Arctic oil and gas lease sales
VICTORY! Court upholds prohibition of brown bear baiting in the Kenai Refuge
“We believe that the Fish and Wildlife Service is obligated to protect Kenai brown bears on the refuge and this opinion recognizes the agency’s authority to do just that,” said Nicole Schmitt, executive director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance. “At a time when so many of Alaska’s wildlife protections are being rolled back, this ruling comes as a sigh of relief for all those who enjoy the Refuge and its wildlife.”
FACTSHEET: What are the proposed regulations for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge?
VIDEO: Training on how to use your voice for wildlife
VIDEO: Wildlife Wednesday- Trapping Regulations on the Kenai Peninsula
FACTSHEET: What are the proposed regulations for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge?
PRESS RELEASE: Controversial Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Baiting and Trapping Rule gets new hearing, extended public comment
After receiving substantial public opposition, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it will hold an additional public hearing and public comment period on controversial proposed brown bear baiting and trapping regulations in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The comment period will be reopened from October 9 to November 9 and a virtual public hearing on the proposed rule is scheduled for Monday, October 26 at 4:00 p.m. AKST.
New text alert system for protecting wildlife in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge!
September 2020 Newsletter
Stay informed! We just sent our newsletter with the latest on AWA's actions to protect wildlife. Learn how to become a citizen scientist to protect endangered beluga whales, join our petition to close the lynx trapping season in Chugach State Park, support our efforts to save the last Alexander Archipelago wolves on Prince of Wales Island, and more. Sign up for e-newsletters at the bottom of this page to be the first to know!
Advocacy in Action: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lawsuit filed!
August 2020 Newsletter
Alaska's response: Secretary of Interior approves drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A broad coalition of Alaska organizations issued a statement committing to “stand in solidarity for the protection of the coastal plain which provides spiritual, cultural, recreational, and economic sustenance for Alaskans and many others around the world.” This commitment remains strong, and we will not allow the violation of the coastal plain.
ACTION ALERT: Comment on the Kenai Rule by Aug 10
FACTSHEET: How to Comment on the Kenai Rule before Aug 10!
Watch: Wildlife Wednesday Kenai Wildlife Refuge Proposed Changes
Learn about the proposed management changes at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, which include killing brown bears over bait, more inhumane methods of furbearer trapping, and traps and snares near hiking trails and campgrounds. John will review current refuge management, detail the proposed regulatory changes, and describe the opportunity for you to weigh in to the decision process.
