More than 700,000 individuals sent comments to BLM in favor of protection for the Arctic Refuge. In addition to the letter signed by your organization and 130 others, letters calling for protection of the Arctic Refuge were also submitted by scholars, outdoor industries, athletes, and faith organizations.
Dear Arctic Refuge friend -
Thank you again for signing the organizational letter to the Bureau of Land Management during its recent public comment period on plans to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Here is a copy of the final letter. The 60-day comment period ended Tuesday and I just wanted to share with you a few highlights and next steps. More than 700,000 individuals sent comments to BLM in favor of protection for the Arctic Refuge. In addition to the letter signed by your organization and 130 others, letters calling for protection of the Arctic Refuge were also submitted by scholars, outdoor industries, athletes, and faith organizations. |
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Inside the D.C. hearing, time allowed for public testimony from 45 attendees. From 6:30 - 9 p.m. on a Friday night, one after another, all 45 people testified in FAVOR of protection.
Leading up to the D.C. hearing, BLM conducted a number of hearings in Alaska. At both the Fairbanks and Anchorage hearing, more than 100 Alaskans rallied for protection of the Refuge.
So what's next?
Our long term goal remains: protect the Arctic Refuge. To do this we need to continue to demonstrate broad public support, apply pressure to oil companies who turn their eye to the Arctic Refuge, and engage the administration during every aspect of the BLM planning process.
BLM recently announced the next step in its lease plan would be released by the end of this year. Between now and then we will continue to build support for the Arctic. Talk to your neighbors, your family and friends, and if you'd like to know how you can help in your community please let us know!
Thank you for your continued support!
Monica
Director of Outreach
Alaska Wilderness League
122 C St NW, Ste 240
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: 202-544-5205
Fax: 202-544-5197
info@alaskawild.org