Anchorage, AK

Quote from Nicole Whittington-Evans, Alaska Program Director, Defenders of Wildlife, on the NPRA lease sale and draft IAP hearings:

“The Trump administration continues to rollback protections for wildlife in the Arctic – this time it has set its sights on the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Despite the wildlife values of the reserve, the administration plans to sell and lease off our lands and waters to the highest bidder.  Defenders of Wildlife will continue to fight for these lands and the caribou, migratory birds and imperiled polar bears that depend upon them.”

For over 75 years, Defenders of Wildlife has remained dedicated to protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.1 million members and supporters, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on X @Defenders.

  

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