Below you’ll find Alaska Wilderness League in the news, as well as our most recent press releases. If you are a member of the press or you have a media-related question for the League, please contact Corey Himrod at 202-544-5205.
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Latest News
Guest commentary: Big Alaskan land giveaway tucked into a sweeping conservation bill
(The Denver Post, 2/15/2019)
Bernhardt receives mixed support from the Last Frontier as he awaits Senate confirmation
(KTUU/Gray TV, 2/14/2019)
How the National Resources Management Act Passed
(Outside Online, 2/14/2019)
The big Alaskan land giveaway tucked into a sweeping conservation bill
(The Washington Post, 2/13/2019)
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Ban Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(EcoWatch, 2/3/2019)
The Future of the Arctic Refuge
(Alaska Public Media, 2/11/2019)
Lawmakers introduce bill to ban drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge
(The Hill, 2/11/2019)
New bipartisan legislation will restore protections to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Group Statement, (2/11/2019)
Seismic exploration on hold for Arctic Refuge; polar bears breathe a sigh of relief
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (2/8/2019)
Former Oil Lobbyist Known for Altering/Omitting Arctic Refuge Data to be next Interior Secretary
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (2/4/2019)
Outdoor retailers expand political fight with climate push
(Associated Press, 1/31/2019)
Despite Shutdown, Trump Administration Continues Push to Open Western Arctic
(EcoWatch, 1/25/2019)
Shutdown Is ‘Extortion, Plain and Simple,’ Say 78 Groups
(Group Statement, 1/23/2019)
House Leaders blast Interior decision to allow offshore drilling to move forward during shutdown
Statement by Leah Donahey, Legislative Director (1/16/2019)
Rep. Huffman introduces bills to prevent offshore drilling on West Coast and in Arctic
(Marin Independent Journal, 1/12/2019)
Rep. Huffman Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Offshore Oil Drilling Along the West Coast and the Arctic
(Lost Coast Outpost, 1/8/2019)
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bills to Protect Pacific & Arctic Oceans from Offshore Drilling
Statement by Leah Donahey, Legislative Director (1/8/2019)
Murkowski’s broken promises grow as Arctic Refuge oil development barrels forward
(The Hill, 12/31/2018)
BLM seeks comments on leasing alternatives
(The Arctic Sounder, 12/30/2018)
Interior Dept. Moves Toward Selling Oil Leases in Arctic Refuge
(The New York Times, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration moves closer to oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(Los Angeles Times, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration takes another step toward oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
(The Washington Post, 12/20/2018)
Administration moves closer to opening Arctic Refuge for oil
(Associated Press, 12/20/2018)
Trump Is One Step Closer to Opening America’s Largest Wildlife Refuge to Oil and Gas
(Earther, 12/20/2018)
Trump administration moves closer to opening Alaskan Arctic to drilling
(The Guardian, 12/20/2018)
Feds take step to open Arctic Refuge to drilling, release environmental report for public review
(Anchorage Daily News, 12/20/2018)
BLM releases draft impact statement on Arctic Refuge lease sales
(Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, 12/20/2018)
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)
Rep. Fitzpatrick, House Republicans to Interior Secretary Zinke: Slow the Rush to Drill Arctic Refuge
Statement (12/20/2018)
Trump Administration Accelerates Assault on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (12/20/2018)
Trump ramps up reckless assault on the Arctic Refuge
Group Statement (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)
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
(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
(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)