Protect the Arctic Refuge

On October 23, Secretary Burgum announced plans to auction off 1.56 million acres of the Arctic Refuge to oil and gas drilling, undoing years of hard-fought protections and threatening one of the last truly wild places on Earth.

Now, we’re calling on Alaska’s Congressional Delegation to stop this reckless plan and protect the Arctic, the Gwich’in people who call it home, its wildlife, and our planet’s future. Add your name to the petition to join us. We’ll be hand-delivering this petition to Capitol Hill in December.

Sign the Petition

Decisions about the Arctic’s future should be rooted in science, economics, and community priorities, not rushed through during a government shutdown. This isn’t progress. It’s a massive step backward into climate chaos.

Here’s what’s at stake:

The health of our planet: The Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet. Drilling would unlock massive carbon pollution and release some of the most emissions-intensive crude on Earth.
Our economy: This is more than just bad policy; it’s bad economics. Even under optimistic estimates, Arctic oil output would be modest and years away. Harsh conditions and staggering costs make this one of the least competitive oil plays on Earth.
Indigenous communities: The Gwich’in Nation has long opposed drilling to protect their heritage, health, and food security. The Refuge is also home to caribou, polar bears, migratory birds, and countless species that depend on an intact ecosystem.

POW stands united with the Gwich’in Nation and outdoor communities to defend the Arctic from oil and gas extraction. Their leadership and voice have inspired a global coalition united to protect this sacred place. We’ve won before, and with your voice, we can do it again.

The science is clear. The economics are clear. The moral imperative is clear.

The Arctic is not for sale.

Add your name to the petition to tell Alaska’s Congressional Delegation: Protect the Arctic. Protect our planet. Protect our future.