Wilderness Issues
For over 35 years, Wilderness Watch has been the leading national organization whose sole focus is the preservation and proper stewardship of lands and rivers included in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Learn more below and on our blog about current Wilderness issues we’re working on.
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Pres. Obama recommends full protection for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
In a bold move that will protect nearly all of the magnificent Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is recommending full wilderness protection for more than 12 million Refuge acres, including the Coastal…
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Helicopters, motor boats, structures, and more threaten Arctic Wilderness
On April 6, 2015, Wilderness Watch was notified by the Manager of the Arctic Refuge of a Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) concerning an intrusive science project proposed for the Arctic Refuge Wilderness in the vicinity of Lake Peters. Read…
Photo: Desolation Wilderness, Utah by Bob Wick/BLM