| Conserving the Environment - How the Arctic National | | | | northern Alaska and the Arctic Circle- the extreme |
| Wildlife Refuge is Preserving Our Future | | | | temperatures and high amounts of snow have kept |
| All over the world various species of animals, insects, | | | | humans and animals alike from setting up camp. |
| and plants are being slowly wiped out. Some may | | | | However, with recent oil projects starting up in Alaska, |
| argue that it is the natural order of things, but human | | | | the ANWR's role will become more important than |
| involvement has certainly exasperated the issue, | | | | ever as it strives to maintain the unspoiled solitude that |
| causing untold amounts of damage to the worlds | | | | the wildlife has enjoyed for thousands of years. |
| ecosystems. All of the world, that is, except for the | | | | The results of this untainted lifestyle are easy to see: |
| Arctic Circle and Alaska. | | | | the fish are healthier and larger, the land animals graze |
| The Arctic is home to many different species of birds, | | | | in packs, and the hunters stalk without fear of reprisal. |
| bears, fish, and other animals. Much of the Arctic is still | | | | There is no pollution, no noise, and no intervention. Just |
| unspoiled, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | | | | nature doing what it was always intended to do. |
| (ANWR) intends to keep it that way. This organization | | | | See the Refuge |
| and reserve sees the value in unspoiled landscapes | | | | Close your eyes for a moment and picture the sun |
| and thriving wildlife. | | | | setting over the hills. A stream runs through the valley |
| The ANWR reserve spans over nineteen million acres, | | | | that you are standing in, and the few remaining rays of |
| and within its boundaries there are over 500 different | | | | sunlight reflect off of the water, giving it a golden edge. |
| species of recognizable wildlife, and many more that | | | | A flock of Geese fly overhead, their call echoing |
| have yet to be discovered. Some of the world's most | | | | unchallenged throughout the landscape. A few Moose |
| succulent fish find their way in and out of this reserve, | | | | stand at the base of the stream, drinking the golden |
| and many native tribes continue to live here. | | | | water. You sense peace, and feel as if the world has |
| Life, Untainted | | | | all but disappeared, if only for a few fleeting moments. |
| Life continues to exist and thrive without human | | | | You can open your eyes. Nowhere else in the world |
| intervention. In fact, it could be said that the biggest | | | | will you be able to see or experience something as |
| attraction of the ANWR is the continuation of life | | | | tranquil and serene. Tourists are able to see certain |
| cycles before the recent intervention of man. The | | | | areas of the ANWR and experience some of the |
| wildlife continues to raise their young, hunt and forage, | | | | magic themselves. But remember, life here is how it |
| and evolve in peace. | | | | was meant to be, you may find that you won't want |
| This situation is particularly unique due to the climate of | | | | to leave. |