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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2002

A coalition of Alaska Natives, artists and environmental groups completed a cross-country journey to oppose development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday.

Gwich'in Nation tribal members and other activists started at opposite ends of the country. They ended up in Washington, D.C., and said Republican control of Congress can't overcome opposition to oil and gas drilling.

Get the Story:
Cycling ANWR activists reach D.C. (The Farmington Daily-Times 11/15)

Relevant Links:
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Willdife Service - http://arctic.fws.gov
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Pro-Development site - http://www.anwr.org

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