Oil rigs in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge? NOPE ❌

Your support is so urgently needed that every dollar given by July 31 will be TRIPLED.

MAKE A GIFT TODAY: Your support will TRIPLE, up to $500,000 Momoko, the administration's "Big, Beautiful Bill" is signed into law—and it's nothing short of devastating for the most vulnerable areas of the Arctic. The bill mandates at least four oil and gas lease sales in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and at least five in the Western Arctic, offering up millions of acres of sacred lands and vital wildlife habitats to fossil fuel companies. But these iconic landscapes are so much more than untapped profit for corporate interests. They are the source of clean water, food security and cultural heritage for Alaska Native communities who have cared for these lands since time immemorial. They are fragile ecosystems that are home to countless wildlife, including caribou, polar bears and migrating birds from around the globe. We're ready to fight back against their destructive drilling at every turn—and with your help, we'll do it with everything we've got. Your support at this pivotal moment is so important that a longtime donor has provided $500,000 in matching funds that will TRIPLE every dollar given by midnight on July 31. Will you pitch in today to help us hit our goal of 150 gifts to power our fight for the Arctic and all of our beloved public lands? Your support can help stop the destruction. Now through July 31, your gift will go 3X as far to power the fight.   GIVE NOW   This bill is one of the biggest public lands giveaways to the fossil fuel industry in history. But the powerful outcry from Americans from all corners of the country, including supporters like you helped ensure that some of its worst provisions were struck from the final version that Congress passed—including an extreme measure that would have made more than 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale, including local recreation areas, critical wildlife habitat and beloved roadless forests. It is proof that when we work together, we can win—even when our opponents have deep pockets, allies doing their dirty work in Congress and an administration eager to let them drill wherever they want with little oversight. When you make a gift today, your gift will immediately TRIPLE in impact, going three times as far to power our fight to: Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Western Arctic and other fragile landscapes from drilling and development. Fight back against the administration's "drill first" agenda and hold decision-makers accountable for their reckless attacks on public lands in Alaska and across the country. Defend our bedrock environmental laws from being side-stepped by corporate polluters and their allies in Congress. Block the federal government from selling off our shared public lands to the highest bidder—cutting off our access to beloved wild places and jeopardizing critical wildlife habitats.   Triple My Gift   The mandate to lease in the Arctic is an outrage, but together, our movement has momentum. We're already fighting back. And we need you with us, Momoko. Please chip in before the July 31 deadline to see your gift TRIPLED, up to $500,000, to fuel the fight ahead of us. Our nation's public lands need you >> —The Wilderness Society Don White/iStock; Peter Mather

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🚨 ONE WEEK LEFT: Stop Trump’s rollback of Western Arctic protections!

The August 4 deadline is approaching—act now!

Only days left to save the Western Arctic from reckless drilling!    Act now Dear Momoko, The Interior Department wants to roll back hard-won protections for the Western Arctic—putting wildlife, Indigenous and local communities and our climate at risk.  This is our last chance to speak out. The public comment period ends in a week, August 4.  Help STOP the Trump admin's push to weaken protections and expand drilling in the Western Arctic! Officially known as the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska, this 23-million-acre landscape is the largest tract of public land in the United States. It supports caribou, polar bears, migratory birds and a subsistence way of life for Nuiqsut and other nearby Alaska communities.  Last year, the Biden administration put in place stronger protections from new oil and gas drilling, in particular on 13 million acres—ensuring maximum protection for five designated "Special Areas." Those areas, Teshekpuk Lake, Utukok River Uplands, Colville River, Kasegaluk Lagoon and Peard Bay, are considered to be of exceptional ecological and cultural significance.  Now, those protections are under threat. We need to act—before August 4.  Tell the Trump administration: Hands off the Western Arctic! Thank you for your advocacy and support. Sincerely, The Wilderness Society   Act now Jason Leppi

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ICYMI: Choose your pup, we choose your park!

Take our fun summer quiz!

Momoko, we had way too much fun putting this quiz together—don't miss it! The results are adorable, and it's the perfect way to celebrate summer and our nation's public lands while discovering your ideal national park match. Just pick your favorite dog breed below and we'll reveal the park that best fits your (and your pup's!) personality. It's a lighthearted way to share our love for wild places—but behind the fun, there's an important reason we're spotlighting these iconic landscapes. With the Trump administration and Congress moving to strip protections from public lands, it's more important than ever to celebrate what makes them special—and to stand up for keeping them preserved and accessible to us all. I have my own adventurous beagle named Peppermint Patty and I think the matching national park suits her pawfectly. Hope you enjoy the quiz as much as I did! —Margot

Fetch your national park match! Choose your favorite dog breed and we'll tell you which park we matched it with. Unleash Your National Bark Summer is the paw-fect time to get outdoors and explore our country's incredible national parks! From the towering peaks of Yellowstone to the rugged beauty of the Badlands, every park has a unique personality—just like our favorite four-legged trail buddies! So we thought, what if your favorite dog breed could reveal your national park spirit match? Pick your favorite pup from the list below and we'll fetch your park personality!

Golden Retriever     Siberian Husky     Bulldog     Beagle     Bullmastiff     Borzoi     Shiba Inu     Chihuahua

CHOOSE YOUR NATIONAL PARK PUP   While we recognize that these are all very good dogs, remember: not all parks are pup-friendly. If you're planning an adventure with your canine companion, check the park's pet policies first to make sure they allow pets, and what their rules are to ensure your adventure is safe and fun for your pup, fellow visitors and the park's wild residents. And don't forget the basics: keep your dog leashed, pack up and properly dispose of all waste (bring those 💩 bags!) and leave no trace so these cherished landscapes stay pristine. Together, we can make sure these special places stay safe and beautiful for people and pups alike. Sincerely, Margot Krieger Director of Membership The Wilderness Society P.S. While this quiz is just for fun, the threats to our national parks are very real. The Trump administration and its allies in Congress are working to open millions of acres of public lands to oil drilling, mining and development—including national monuments and in and around beloved national parks, national wildlife refuges and wilderness areas. Protecting these places matters now more than ever. If you're able, please rush a gift to protect our nation's wild places and keep them wag-worthy for generations to come.

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