Arctic Refuge Protection: 1.6 Million Acres Designated as Permanent Wilderness.
This bill aims to permanently protect a significant portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. It designates approximately 1.6 million acres as a "wilderness area," which is the highest level of federal protection. This designation prevents industrial activities, such as oil drilling and road construction, ensuring the preservation of this unique ecosystem.
Key points
Permanently bans industrial exploitation (e.g., oil drilling) on 1.6 million acres of the Arctic Coastal Plain.
Designates a large section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a Wilderness component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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