> 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 [log in to unmask] (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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To get off the IOWA-TOPICS list, send any message to: [log in to unmask]