You might remember, a few months ago, receiving an email from us with news from the Wilderness Society about how you could help save the polar bear's Alaskan habitat.

That campaign had such a great response from all of you (congratulations!) that the Society wanted to work with us again. Here's the story.

You might already know about the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, and how it's home to millions of migratory birds, as well as grizzlies, wolves, and Dall sheep. What you might not know is that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed trading away 110,000 acres of this land for oil and gas exploration and development.

Even though the Fish and Wildlife Service has admitted in the past that oil drilling is incompatible with the mission and vision of the refuge, apparently they need to be reminded: drilling will involve roads and pipelines, oil spills and pollution, all of which threaten the lives of the moose, bear, wolves and birds that call the land their home.

(And regardless, the whole hunt for yet more oil is absurd; I don't think I'm the only one who believes that there are far better, and more sustainable, areas where we could spend money in search of renewable energy.)

We have until March 25th to voice our concerns about this decision. All you need to do is click here to send a message to the Fish and Wildlife Service, letting them know your thoughts and standing in support of the wildlife that depend on the refuge for their survival.

And make sure, too, to pass this note along to anyone else who might care. We made a tremendous impact with the last campaign and it would be wonderful to do the same for this one.

To wildness, and participation, and a more sustainable future,
Siona
and the rest of the Gaia Team.

PS. The Wilderness Society is also offering an opportunity to enter in a drawing to win a free trip to Alaska, so that you can visit and return as an even greater Ambassador for the space.  It's a wonderful chance to see an amazing part of the world—and signing up for an entry is simple. I'd recommended sending your message first, though. :)