Save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge(HR 39)
Called "America's Serengeti" for its tremendous biological productivity and diversity, the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most pristine, vibrant, and untouched ecosystems in America.
The Refuge is home to 42 mammal species, including more than 120,000 caribou; 36 species of fish; and over 160 species of birds.
Unfortunately, this unparalleled 1.5-million-acre habitat has never received Wilderness protection, leaving it vulnerable to harmful oil and gas development.
Legislation is being considered in both chambers of Congress that would permanently protect the coastal plain as Wilderness.
Let's urge them to support permanent Wilderness protection for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by cosponsoring the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (HR 39).
We the undersigned urge you to support permanent Wilderness protection for the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by cosponsoring the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (HR 39). This legislation would grant the Arctic coastal plain permanent Wilderness protection that would keep it off-limits to oil and gas drilling.
Oil and gas development in this unique and fragile habitat will irreparably harm its incomparable wildlife and wilderness values. In this time of looking towards a new energy future, we know there are better solutions to our energy demands that can both protect nature and help reduce our dependence on oil.
For over 25 years, oil and gas development has continued to threaten this unparalleled wild place. It greatly deserves to be protected for our children, grandchildren, and future generations of Americans. I urge you to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by cosponsoring HR 39.
Thank you for your attention to this critically important conservation issue.
