The Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is an endangered resource. The Wilderness Society is working hard to prevent this fantastic national resource from being torn apart by the drilling industry.
In its efforts to preserve these beautiful wild spaces, The Wilderness Society publishes information relating to each park or forest. The following is a message from one of their 2007 publications.
The Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is so untrammeled that one may walk for days without seeing signs of another human being. Polar and grizzly bears, wolves and muskoxen are just a few of the more than 200 animal species that depend on the Coastal Plain of this unparalleled Refuge.
Millions of birds, representing some 125 species, migrate to the Coastal Plain to nest, rear their young, molt and feed. It is also the important habitat for the Porcupine caribou herd. Yet, this natural masterpiece remains without Wildernes designation and has been almost continuously in the crosshairs for drilling since 1980. It is imperative that this area be designated as Wilderness, or citizens could lose this treasure forever.
Support The Wilderness Society. Their efforts in preserving national treasures like the Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are unparalleled. If you have not yet, you must visit the www.wilderness.org . You will find loads of fantastic information about various ongoing campaigns and programs. And, of course, you can always make a donation.
The Wilderness Society www.wilderness.org 1-800-THE-WILD
