With threats looming over #publiclands in the reckless so-called “budget bill,” harm to the Arctic isn’t just possible, it’s right around the corner. AIDEA is gearing up to potentially start oil exploration this winter, putting fragile land at immediate risk. Once damaged, the Arctic can take decades to recover. It’s time for lawmakers, agencies, and corporations to stop treating public lands like bargaining chips. The Arctic deserves protection, not exploitation. 💯 (fb)

Drilling in the Arctic Refuge is just one piece of the B.S. 💩 packed into the big, bad budget bill. Over 120 organizations and businesses across the country signed a letter telling Congress: Arctic Refuge drilling doesn’t belong in any budget. It’s fiscally reckless, environmentally destructive, and sets a dangerous precedent for all our public lands. 👏 #ProtectTheArctic #PublicLandsNotForSale (fb)