> Sierra Club Action Daily
>  Vol. III, #13
>  February 2, 2001

Arctic Refuge and oil drilling story on 60 minutes -- Watch this Sunday.
On Sunday, February 4th, "60 Minutes" will broadcast a story on oil
drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  We haven't seen the
story, but rumor has it that it may not be favorable to protecting the
Refuge as habitat for caribou, polar bears, musk ox, grizzlies, and
migratory birds, but that it may lean in favor of drilling!  We hope this
isn't true, but watch closely for any inconsistencies -- and if you
disagree with how the story was presented, take action.  You can: 1) write
to 60 minutes, 2) write a letter to the editor of your local paper, or 3)
write a letter to your member of Congress, expressing that you want the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to be protected from oil drilling and all
development. To get involved in the campaign to protect the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge, email [log in to unmask], with your name,
address, phone number, and Club affiliation.

PROTECT WILDERNESS!  INCLUDING ARCTIC REFUGE! COMMENTS TO FWS

On January 16, 2001, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
(FWS)released their Draft Wilderness Stewardship Policy.  This Stewardship
policy is critical to Alaska as most of Refuge Wilderness is located in
Alaska.  In fact over 30% of Refuge wilderness is located within just ONE
Refuge - the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! Please comment on this policy
to ensure that the important protective aspects are retained. Comments must
be received by April 19, 2001.

TAKE ACTION: SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO:

National Wildlife Refuge System U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serve, Room 670 4401
North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA  22203

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(An online version of this policy is available at
http://refuges.fws.gov/manual/draft.html)

SUGGESTED COMMENTS TO INCLUDE: ·Support the humble, respectful and
protective stance of policy as indicated by the chosen title of "Wilderness

Stewardship" rather than "Wilderness Management". ·Support the concept of
restraint (by both managers and visitors) throughout the document. ·Support
the policy's recognition of the full range of wilderness values but
encourage them to include symbolic and spiritual values as well. ·Support
the strong emphasis upon preserving wilderness character. ·Note that
natural conditions and processes, not wildlife, must come first in
wilderness. ·Support management of Wilderness Study Areas in a manner that
protects their wilderness character and prohibits any activities that would
diminish their suitability for wilderness designation.


White House Comment Line - 202-456-1111 White House Fax Line - 202-456-2461
George W. Bush's  e-mail - [log in to unmask]
Dick Cheney's  e-mail - [log in to unmask]
White House Address - 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20500
US Capitol Switchboard - 202-224-3121
To contact your senators - http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index.cfm
To contact your representative - http://www.house.gov/writerep

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