WILD ALASKA BLOG

Chatting “Newtok” and climate justice with Patagonia

Hilary Stamper | May 9, 2022

Join us for an extra special Geography of Hope conversation with the filmmakers behind the new film "Newtok." Read more

Discovering myself while finding true north

League Staff | May 3, 2022

Molly Rettig is the author of "Finding True North," a journey back in time to discover what Alaska was like before the gold rush, and the ensuing resource booms that reshaped Alaska forever. Read more

You can’t drill for oil without insurance

League Staff | April 29, 2022

A major insurer is stepping away from risky fossil fuel projects that threaten sacred and pristine Arctic land. Read more

The Importance of Indigenous representation

Hilary Stamper | April 8, 2022

Join us for a conversation with Princess Daazhraii Johnson, a Neets'aii Gwich'in writer, director, producer, actor and advocate. Read more

IPCC Report, Part II: The climate crisis is here — so now what?

Maddie Halloran | March 24, 2022

Overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on February 28, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the second part of its Sixth Assessment Report. Read more

Dr. Peter Winsor takes the helm as the League’s next executive director

Corey Himrod | March 21, 2022

On February 7, Alaska Wilderness League was pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Peter Winsor as its next executive director. And we're happy to share that Peter is now officially on board and leading the team as we work...

Trump sold off the Arctic Refuge — Congress must end this boondoggle

Corey Himrod | March 12, 2022

Republicans opened the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling in 2017, but Congress still has the power and the opportunity to reverse this disastrous Trump-era policy. Read more

The birds of Cooper Island, with George Divoky

Hilary Stamper | March 10, 2022

Join us and connect with ornithologist George Divoky in our latest episode of Geography of Hope. Read more

Alaska Wilderness League galvanizes support to secure vital policies that protect and defend America’s last great wild public lands and waters. Visit the website of our sister organization Alaska Wilderness League Action to learn more about its legislative and political advocacy to protect Alaska’s wild places.

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