How do we interpret what Wilderness is (or should be) in a world in which the climate itself is driven by carbon and methane emissions by humans? See this presentation by AWA Vice President, Dr. John Morton.
New! Text alert system for endangered beluga whale sightings in Kenai and Kasilof Rivers
VIDEO: Avian Influenza in Seabirds of Beringia
Advocacy in Action: Preventing sport hunting in Alaska's National Preserves
Now that NPS has reversed their stance against predator control, it will be legal to shoot brown bears over piles of doughnuts and grease; to shine artificial lights into dens to kill hibernating black bears and their cubs; to shoot wolves and coyotes, and their pups, during the denning season when their pelts are in generally poor condition; and taking swimming caribou using motorboats. Our lawsuit aims to stop that.
Advocacy in Action: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lawsuit filed!
August 2020 Newsletter
Meet our new Communications Intern
Alaska's response: Secretary of Interior approves drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A broad coalition of Alaska organizations issued a statement committing to “stand in solidarity for the protection of the coastal plain which provides spiritual, cultural, recreational, and economic sustenance for Alaskans and many others around the world.” This commitment remains strong, and we will not allow the violation of the coastal plain.
Why the U.S. government is allowing bears, wolves to be hunted in their dens
PODCAST: Wolves of Denali National Park
Advocacy in Action: Ambler Road lawsuit filed!
The Ambler Road would cut through federal public lands in the Gates of the Arctic National Preserve for the sole purpose of giving private mining companies access to undisturbed regions for hard rock mining. In permitting the Ambler Road, these agencies violated the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act and other federal laws and regulations by making final decisions based on a deeply flawed and inadequate environmental review.
VIDEO: How Hungry Humpback Whales Work Smarter, Not Harder
ACTION ALERT: Comment on the Kenai Rule by Aug 10
FACTSHEET: How to Comment on the Kenai Rule before Aug 10!
Watch: Wildlife Wednesday Kenai Wildlife Refuge Proposed Changes
Learn about the proposed management changes at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, which include killing brown bears over bait, more inhumane methods of furbearer trapping, and traps and snares near hiking trails and campgrounds. John will review current refuge management, detail the proposed regulatory changes, and describe the opportunity for you to weigh in to the decision process.
