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.
Do you have a recent piece in your local paper? Tell us about it.
KEY:
Arctic Ocean 
Arctic Refuge 
National Petroleum Reserve-AK 
Alaska National Forests 
Other
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)
Zinke Out at Interior. His Likely Replacement is Even Worse for our Public Lands
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (12/15/2018)
Trump Administration's Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sale a 'Major Flop'
(EcoWatch, 12/13/2018)
Western Arctic Lease Sale the Next Chapter in Trump Arctic Assault
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (12/12/2018)
Judge rules against enviros in NPR-A leasing lawsuits
(E&E Greenwire, 12/7/2018)
Flawed NPR-A Leasing Process Allowed to Stand
Group Statement (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)
Trump Administration Announces Plans to Open More of America's Western Arctic to Development
Statement by Leah Donahey, Legislative Director (11/20/2018)
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)
Trump Administration Jumpstarts Arctic Assault with Arctic Ocean Lease Sale
Statement by Kristen Miller, Conservation Director (11/15/2018)
World Renowned Ski Mountaineer Kit DesLauriers Joins Alaska Wilderness League’s Board of Directors
Group Statement (11/15/2018)
Election Results a Rebuke to Trump’s Anti-Public Lands, Anti-Climate Agenda
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (11/7/2018)
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)
U.S. Forest Service holds Roadless Rule hearing in Anchorage
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (9/29/2018)
Alaska roadless rule opens for public comment
(Juneau Empire, 8/30/2018)
Trump admin moves to ease Tongass restrictions
(Greenwire $, 8/30/2018)
U.S. Forest Service moving forward with process to remove Alaska national forests from roadless rule
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (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)
25 environmental, advocacy organizations oppose nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh in new letter
Group Statement (8/14/2018)
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)
U.S. Forest Service announces process to remove Alaska national forests from roadless rule
Statement by Andy Moderow, Alaska Director (8/2/2018)
Cantwell bill would ensure protection of millions of acres of America’s national forests
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (8/1/2018)
Interior Department expedites Arctic Refuge review
(Arctic Sounder, 7/27/2018)
Surprising no one, Trump administration to do no new impact studies prior to Arctic Refuge leasing
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (7/20/2018)
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)
Indigenous, Environmental Groups Respond to BP Endorsement of Trump’s Arctic Refuge Drilling Plan
Group Statement (6/22/2018)
Arctic Refuge public comment period closes with overwhelming opposition to development
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (6/19/2018)
Outdoor businesses, guides and athletes express opposition to drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (6/19/2018)
Groups Rally to Oppose Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
(Alaska Native News, 6/15/2018)
Groups Rally to Oppose Oil and Gas Drilling in the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (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)