In June, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced plans to revoke protections for the Western Arctic’s National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, once again prioritizing oil and gas industry interests. Now, the Trump administration’s decision to rescind new safeguards for the Reserve’s Special Areas could have devastating impacts. The post Trump Administration aims to revoke protections for the Western Arctic appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
The House of Representatives is voting on Rep. Nick Begich’s resolution TOMORROW (Tuesday, July 22, 2025). It is critically important that we let members know that we do not support the revocation of federal protections on these lands in the Central Yukon region. The post Urgent: Call Congress and tell them to vote no on H.J.R. 106 appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
Catch up on past and present environmental updates from our E-Newsletters in this archive, dating back to 2022. The post View our E-Newsletters here appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
The Senate’s proposed budget reconciliation bill is socially unconscionable and environmentally disastrous—stand up and take action today.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas is considering a new oil and gas exploration proposal in the Yukon Flats, in addition to asking for more oil exploration proposals. The initial public comment period is open until July 30. The post Oppose a proposed oil and exploration license in the Yukon Flats, comment today appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
Our annual event supporting Arctic advocacy, Run for the Refuge, is just around the corner! As this event approaches thirty years, we are eager to know more about its original supporters—what is it about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that continues to draw you in and what stories do you have? The post Memories in motion—why we run for the Arctic Refuge appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
Thank you to everyone who contacted their representatives, House leadership, and House Natural Resources Committee members. The unwavering efforts of Indigenous leadership and the Defend Brooks Range/No Ambler Road campaign have shown time and time again that Alaskans (and Americans at large) do NOT want the Ambler Road. The post Update: There is a bit of good news with budget reconciliation appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
For her piece for the Northern Center, Tehya was eager to incorporate printmaking, using designs similar to quilting. It’s through her use of screen printing and bold colors that Tehya’s artwork becomes energized, layered, and three dimensional. It helps remind us that nature is constantly providing a necessary heartbeat that guides our rhythms here in the North. The post Behind the scenes with Tehya McLeod, our 2025 Featured Artist appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
The House Natural Resources Committee recently included language in the budget reconciliation bill that would force approval of the Ambler Road. Tribes, Defend Brooks Range Coalition, and allies have tirelessly advocated for the protection of this incredible region, achieving the "No Action Alternative" selected by the Department of the Interior in 2024. The post All roads to Ambler lead back to D.C.—take action to keep Ambler out of budget reconciliation! appeared first on Northern Alaska ...| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
With the political shift in Washington D.C., the legislative whirlwind of budget reconciliation could be a disaster for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and all of Alaska. The post Budget reconciliation could take a huge toll on Alaska appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
