The latest news and updates on our work to protect Alaska's wildlife. Featuring news on the Ambler Road, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Wildlife Refuge Rule, and Pebble Mine, as well as upcoming wildlife events.
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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.
Why the U.S. government is allowing bears, wolves to be hunted in their dens
PODCAST: Wolves of Denali National Park
Advocacy in Action: Ambler Road lawsuit filed!
The Ambler Road would cut through federal public lands in the Gates of the Arctic National Preserve for the sole purpose of giving private mining companies access to undisturbed regions for hard rock mining. In permitting the Ambler Road, these agencies violated the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act and other federal laws and regulations by making final decisions based on a deeply flawed and inadequate environmental review.
VIDEO: How Hungry Humpback Whales Work Smarter, Not Harder
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.
July 2020 Newsletter
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In the media: Kenai Conversation on Refuge Regulation Changes
Changes to the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge could legalize brown bear baiting and increase trapping
VIDEO: Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Defining Navigable Waters in Alaska's National Parks
Board of Game Passes Consecutive Trophy Brown Bear Season on Alaska Peninsula
AWA Member in Action: "New Trump wildlife rule will hurt Alaska tourism"
“There is nothing courageous or sporting about these methods, nothing even closely resembling fair chase. These methods are not the Alaska way. And we’ve said as much: A 2018 opinion poll showed that an overwhelming majority of Alaskans support existing wildlife protection and public safety policies on Alaska refuges and preserves.”
