Posts Tagged ‘Advocate’
Alaska Wilderness League statement on the killing of George Floyd
Like so many Americans, we at Alaska Wilderness League are sickened and outraged over the recent violence against George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and Tony McDade.
Read MoreVashraii K’oo: An Arctic Refuge Experience
Alaska Wilderness League and Soul River Inc. recently joined forces to bring a multimedia photo exhibit on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to life.
Read MoreLeague awards Mardy Murie Lifetime Achievement Award
Tom Campion (center) with writer and climate activist Maia Wikler (left) and artist Monica Hernandez (right). (Alaska Wilderness League) We were thrilled on November 12, 2019, to honor a great conservation advocate, philanthropist and political operative, and a true Alaska conservation hero, Tom Campion, with our first ever Mardy Murie Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read MoreSoutheast Alaska Stands Up For The Tongass
Alaska Wilderness League had a busy week recently in Washington, D.C., defending the Tongass National Forest from the Trump administration’s efforts to remove Roadless Rule protections.
Read MoreShining The Spotlight On Interior
It’s time to shine a light on the Interior Department’s plans to destroy the Arctic Refuge. Help us make sure that President Trump and Interior Secretary Bernhardt hear our message: drilling will kill polar bears.
Read MoreBehind The Scenes: H.R. 1146 Passes!
A firsthand account of activities on Capitol Hill during the historic House vote to protect the Arctic Refuge.
Read MoreIn Northern Alaska, A Human Rights Imperative
Trump’s assault on climate and public lands has put vulnerable communities at risk. Under his leadership, millions of acres of public lands have been opened to the energy industry and crucial protections have been rolled back on Indigenous lands.
Read MoreOutdoor Adventurers And Athletes Head To Capitol Hill
Alaska Wilderness League joined Protect our Winters and the American Packrafting Association to advocate on behalf of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, bringing outdoor adventurers and athletes to Washington, D.C., to educate members of Congress. [Above: Arctic Refuge supporters take to the Potomac River. (Forest Woodward / Protect Our Winters)]
Read MoreYour Voice Can Make A Difference
Through creating and nurturing relationships with our members of Congress, we can ensure our voices are heard. [Post written by Amelia Weeder and John Kashwick. Above, Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) is sworn in by former Secretary of State John Kerry. (U.S. Congress)]
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