Why Alaska’s NPR-A, site of the Willow Project, deserves protection
There’s a lot of important wildlife habitat in the area where the Willow project is located. In April, 2024 President Biden acted to protect it.
Director, Public Lands Campaign, Environment America
Started on staff: 2001
B.A., Oberlin College
Ellen runs campaigns to protect America’s beautiful places, from local beachfronts to remote mountain peaks. Prior to her current role, Ellen worked as the organizing director for Environment America’s Climate Defenders campaign. Ellen lives in Denver, where she likes to hike in Colorado’s mountains.
There’s a lot of important wildlife habitat in the area where the Willow project is located. In April, 2024 President Biden acted to protect it.
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