The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is facing threats from fossil fuel companies like never before. But there’s still time to protect these lands from destructive drilling and seismic testing. That's where you come in.

Come out to learn about the current threat to the Refuge, the work of the Gwich’in Nation to defend their lands and livelihoods, and how you can take action to protect our nation’s largest, most intact ecosystem.

Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

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More details on the current situation:

This summer, the plan to drill the Arctic Refuge for oil started falling apart at the seams -- BP is selling off their operations in Alaska, major banks are refusing to fund Arctic drilling projects, and the seismic testing company most likely to operate in the Refuge is under SEC investigation. The government official overseeing the drilling plans abruptly resigned -- and the House passed a bill in September that would ban drilling in the area.

But with the window of opportunity closing, the administration is working to sell off the Refuge while they still can. Just weeks ago, they released their final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for their drilling plans.

The Gwich'in Nation of Alaska and Canada have been leading the fight to protect the Refuge, and they're asking for widespread support from people in the Lower 48 this Fall. If a lease sale happens, oil companies will be weighing the financial and reputational risks of investing in the Arctic Refuge. A massive response across 50 states will make them very, very nervous -- and that's a good thing.


Latest Articles about the Refuge:
Politico - “How Science Got Trampled in the Rush to Drill in the Arctic” - https://www.politico.com/interactives/2019/trump-science-alaska-drilling-rush/

Outside - “With Drilling ANWR a Go, Polar Bears Will Suffer” - https://www.outsideonline.com/2402095/anwr-drilling-doi-polar-bears