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Wilderness Society

The Bush Administration wants to sacrifice one of the world's most important ecosystems in Arctic Alaska to the oil industry. We need your help to stop it.

A million birds, more than 45,000 caribou, and seven Alaska Native communities depend on the unparalleled resources of Teshekpuk Lake. This fragile, internationally important wildlife habitat has been protected from drilling by every Interior Secretary for the past quarter century. Until now.

Tell the Administration: "Not on my watch. This is a sacrifice we do NOT need to make." You have a limited time to speak up.

Click here to tell the Bush Administration's Bureau of Land Management that you oppose drilling in Alaska's Teshekpuk Lake area.

The BLM is open for public comment about Teshekpuk until November 6, but I'm asking you to submit your message by October 29 so that we can hand-deliver it before the deadline.

Nearly ninety percent of this region is already open to oil and gas drilling. But the ecologically fragile area around Teshekpuk Lake is so important to Native communities and wildlife that it should not be sacrificed to the oil industry.

There's simply too much at stake:

The ecosystem. Teshekpuk Lake is one of the world's most important ecosystems. It should not be spoiled.
The wildlife. Teshekpuk Lake draws birds that migrate from all 50 states! The area is a critical habitat for yellow-billed loons, brant, and other species; and is a refuge for caribou herds that settle there each summer to give birth. We must not take away their safe haven.
Communities. The Teshekpuk region provides life-giving subsistence for seven Alaska Native communities who have relied on its bounty for centuries

Click here to submit your comments to the BLM before October 29 so we can ensure their delivery by the Nov. 6 comment deadline.

Let's remind land management officials that Teshekpuk Lake needs continued protection, not new drilling fields. Opening this pristine wilderness to drills isn't necessary - and could be disastrous for this incomparable ecosystem.

Thank you for helping us stop this shortsighted plan for one of our nation's most important wilderness areas!

Sincerely,
Kathy Kilmer
The Wilderness Society

2 comments on The Wilderness Society

anniel said 10 months ago
In your world their is only one person responsible for all of the world's troubles and problems and that is George Bush. Are you sure you have that right? I did not have a reply button on your comment to my blog, so I will reply to your comment here. As I see it, if we elect Hillary... we may end up living in that tent even sooner and yes, I am concerned that the Chinese and North Koreans may one day be owning and working my land. Hillary sees a one world economy and a one world government and we are quickly moving toward such a world. I'm also concerned that the growing power of radical Islam in the world may come to dominate and I feel that the political and social correctness of our society may just allow it to happen. I guess I want a President who understands my concerns and I don't think Hillary is that President. I think she is one of the most intelligent of the candidates, but she is blind as to what is really happening in the world as are many of the candidates. I do believe that more Republican candidates understand the crises this world is in and the need to fight against the evils that seek to dominate the world and enslave us. You write about women's rights, but then you want to support those who would lead us down a path of loosing those rights because of their obsession with political and social correctness.

In the USA, we have separation of State and religion. So, nativity scenes and the true Christmas story can't be celebrated in public places. But, at the same time, the government is funding Arabic language schools that have a Muslim religious bias. I don't get the inequity especially since this nation was founded upon Christian law and Christian standards.

You know... I could go on for page after page on this subject and I know I feel as strongly about my position as you feel about yours. I respect your right to have that position, but somehow, I wish your eyes could be opened to see what is really happening in this world. Annie :o)[SMILE][HEART][HEART]
ChihulahuaLover said 10 months ago
Very well said Annie and I agree with you!![HEART][THUMBUP][HEART]