Posts by Corey Himrod
The Gwich’in and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A fight against oil development in the Arctic.
Read MoreMigrations: A whimbrel’s wayward journey
A GPS tracker reveals an incredible Alaska journey.
Read MoreFighting for what’s sacred in the Arctic Refuge
“Caribou is our way of life, just like the buffalo is to the Plains Indians. It’s our song, it’s our dance, it’s our story.” — Neets’aii Gwich’in leader Sarah James.
Read MoreThe importance of land acknowledgments
A land acknowledgment is a formal way to recognize the Indigenous peoples who have come before you, and who were removed — often violently — from their land due to colonization.
Read MoreBirds of the Tongass
Our feathered friends need a wild, ecologically healthy Tongass. (This post originally appeared on the Environment America blog.)
Read MoreIt’s Congress’ turn to stop Arctic Refuge oil drilling
The time is now for Congress to repeal the 2017 Arctic Refuge oil leasing mandate and open the door once again to permanent protection.
Read MoreTips for taking the road less traveled: Alaska edition
When thinking about potential road trips, many of us confine our imaginations to the lower 48 states. But if you’re looking for backwoods travel opportunities, you’ll hit the mother lode if you head north to Alaska.
Read MoreCreate jobs and solve climate change through nature-based infrastructure
President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan outlines a strategy for economic recovery that pairs good jobs with a commitment to bold climate action.
Read MoreRallying for the Arctic Refuge in a digital world
On Thursday, June 24, Alaska Wilderness League joined several of our conservation colleagues in hosting the first ever virtual Rally for the Refuge.
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