Alaska Wilderness League staff and supporters live in every corner of this country. Whenever concerned citizens voice their passion for Alaska’s wilderness in the media, we catalog it. Below you'll find Alaska in the news, as well as the most recent press releases from the League.
Are you a member of the press, or do you have a media-related question for the League? Contact Corey Himrod at 202-544-5205.
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BLM releases draft environmental impact statement for Arctic Refuge leasing
(Oil & Gas Journal, 12/20/2018)
Trump takes big step toward drilling in Alaska's Arctic Refuge
(Washington Examiner, 12/20/2018)
Zinke’s likely replacement has been 'the man behind the curtain'
(Politico, 12/15/2018)
Resigning Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke praised by Alaska senators, governor
(Anchorage Daily News, 12/15/2018)
Ryan Zinke’s oil lobbyist deputy likely to replace him at Interior — but environmentalists say he’s ‘even worse’
(Raw Story, 12/15/2018)
Trump Administration's Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale a 'Major Flop'
(EcoWatch, 12/13/2018)
Judge rules against enviros in NPR-A leasing lawsuits
(E&E Greenwire, 12/7/2018)
In the Blink of an Eye, a Hunt for Oil Threatens Pristine Alaska
(The New York Times, 12/3/2018)
Arctic Drilling Is “Ecocide on an Incredible Diversity of Wildlife”
(Truthout, 11/29/2018)
Groups Gear Up to Fight Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge
(Eos, 11/28/2018)
Using Trump Tax Cut for Good: Patagonia Donates $10 Million to the Planet
(EcoWatch, 11/28/2018)
Teshekpuk drilling in focus ahead of NPR-A plan revisions
(Arctic Sounder, 11/23/2018)
Democrats to mark Trump's tax bill's anniversary with effort to repeal Arctic oil drilling
(Washington Examiner, 11/19/2018)
Alaska Natives lobby D.C. on Arctic Refuge development
(E&E Energywire, 11/19/2018)
Debbie Miller’s latest book takes readers to Prince William Sound
(KCAW, 10/19/2018)
Push for roads in Tongass about more than timber — officials
(Greenwire $, 10/4/2018)
Alaska roadless rule opens for public comment
(Juneau Empire, 8/30/2018)
Trump admin moves to ease Tongass restrictions
(Greenwire $, 8/30/2018)
Don’t rush into harming the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(The Washington Post, 8/27/2018)
In defense of King Cove deal, federal attorneys argue swap legal under ANILCA
(Alaska Journal of Commerce, 8/24/2018)
A sped-up timeline could make drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge a reality — or prove to be its Achilles’ heel
(Arctic Today, 8/6/2018)
Arctic Refuge may see seismic surveys ahead of lease sale
(Arctic Sounder, 8/5/2018)
Fighting for a Way of Life in the Arctic
(The Progressive, 8/4/2018)
How Oil Exploration Cut a Grid of Scars Into Alaska’s Wilderness
(The New York Times, 8/3/2018)
Endless, roadless: Forest Service tries again to settle Tongass development issues
(Juneau Empire, 8/2/2018)
Interior Department expedites Arctic Refuge review
(Arctic Sounder, 7/27/2018)
Grassroots Fighters for the Arctic Refuge Take the Case to DC
(EcoWatch, 7/18/2018)
King Cove road opponents file motions for summary judgment
(Alaska Journal of Commerce, 7/16/2018)
As government plans Arctic Refuge drilling, activists vow to continue protests
(ABC News, 6/24/2018)
DOI official expects Arctic Refuge leasing draft EIS by fourth quarter
(Oil & Gas Journal, 6/24/2018)
Groups Rally to Oppose Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
(Alaska Native News, 6/15/2018)
Refuge drilling debate's last stop: Washington, D.C.
(EnergyWire $, 6/14/2018)
Arctic Refuge seismic is planned
(Petroleum News, 6/10/2018)
Federal agency pegs $4M for Arctic Refuge infrastructure
(Associated Press, 6/7/2018)
For the Arctic Refuge, a flurry of activity
(The New York Times, 6/6/2018)
Feds Receive First Application to Explore Arctic Refuge for Oil
(Ecowatch, 5/31/2018)
Interior Department worried about application for oil, gas exploration in Arctic Refuge
(Washington Examiner, 5/31/2018)
Native Corporations ask to start looking for oil in Arctic Refuge
(APRN, 5/31/2018)
Firms apply to hunt for oil in Arctic Refuge
(Greenwire $, 5/31/2018)
Companies Want to Begin Exploring the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for Oil by Winter
(Earther, 5/31/2018)
Administration Continues Push For Arctic Oil
(WXPR Public Radio, 5/25/2018)
Alaska Wilderness League's Kristen Miller on the need to protect the Arctic Refuge
(WOCA The Source Radio, 5/24/2018)
Democratic bill would prevent oil and gas drilling in Arctic Refuge
(Greenwire $, 5/22/2018)
Outdoor Explorer: Prince William Sound
(Alaska Public Radio, 4/27/2018)
U.S. extends comment period for Beaufort Sea drilling
(United Press International, 4/26/2018)
Reply to Tongass roadless exemption bid imminent — official
(E&E Daily $, 4/25/2018)
More than 100 groups call on Congress to oppose weakening national park protections
(The Hill, 4/24/2018)
Gwich’in Call on Canadians to Speak Out Against Trump’s Arctic Drilling Push
(DeSmogBlog Canada, 4/21/2018)
Arctic wilderness area in Alaska to be opened to drilling
(United Press International, 4/20/2018)
Trump administration launches process to lease ANWR for drilling
(Anchorage Daily News, 4/19/2018)