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Environmental groups sue to stop drilling in Alaska
Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Seven environmental groups filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management to stop drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

The groups say BLM failed to consider the impact of drilling on migratory birds and other wildlife. They want to stop oil and gas leases on nearly 9 million acres of the reserve.

Last month, Interior Secretary Gale Norton approved development. Some Alaska Native-owned lands would be open for drilling. Surface and sub-surface rights are up for grabs.

Get the Story:
BLM sued over NPR-A decision (The Anchorage Daily News 2/18)
Alaskan Reserve Drilling Plan Draws Lawsuit (Reuters 2/18)

Relevant Documents:
BLM Record of Decision | BLM Fact Sheet

Related Stories:
Alaska Native mayor decries spread of development (2/13)
Norton approves development in Alaska reserve (01/23)
Norton wants to drill more than ANWR (11/04)

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