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Hello John, ? In 1989, the world witnessed a tragedy of epic proportions when the Exxon Valdez supertanker ran aground on Bligh Reef in Prince William Sound, Alaska. We watched in horror as over 11 million gallons of Alaska North Slope crude oil spilled into our beloved marine waters, leaving a wake of death and destruction. ? The toll was devastating: 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals, 250 bald eagles, 22 killer whales and countless salmon and herring eggs perished. Today, the scars of that tragedy still mar the rocky beaches of the Sound. ? "More than 34 years later, life in the Sound still suffers from the oil spill. But right now, we can and must protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Oil does not belong in the water or on the land,"? shared Thea Levkovitz, a longtime Alaska Wilderness League member. ? Every day, we fight to protect the wildest places in Alaska and ensure that tragedies like the Exxon Valdez oil spill never happen again. But we can't do it alone.? ? We need your support to continue our stewardship of these vulnerable ecosystems, as dedicated advocates for wildlife and resolute protectors of our interconnected environment. ? Join us today in preserving the beauty of Alaska and protecting our planet's future. |
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Your commitment will make a world of difference, and together, we can safeguard these natural wonders for generations to come.
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