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Open the Alaskan 1002 Coastal Plain

Open the Alaskan 1002 Coastal Plain

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 5 months ago
The Alaskan 1002 Coastal Plain was set aside by the U.S. Congress specifically for energy exploration. It is believed that this piece of land, roughly 1.5 million acres, contains billions of barrels of oil. All legislation related to the 1002 Coastal Plain calls for a limit of 2,000 surface acres for equipment and site pads. This means that less than 1% of the 1002 Coastal Plain would be impacted by surface development. This stretch of land is immediately next to state land where the same development has existed for decades. In that time Alaska has seen no negative impacts on the environment, and instead has seen a drastic increase in the Central Arctic caribou herd. Opening up the 1002 Coastal Plain will create thousands of jobs, increase state and federal revenue, increase domestic oil production, and play a crucial role in the decrease of the federal deficit. We know this can be done responsibly, as it is already being done responsibly in Alaska - the state with the highest environmental standards. We need your show of support!

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Reached 250 supporters

May 21, 2013

Reached 100 supporters

February 21, 2013

February 20, 2013

The signature count is nearing one hundred. Reaching this milestone marks a significant step toward demonstrating public commitment to responsible energy development.

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joe mandrell
12 years ago Featured

We should be looking for new energy resources, not new ones to destroy!! Help save the only untouched pristine part of the United States!! What about the Porcupine Caribou? If they are forced out of the coastal region due to human presence they might be exposed to predators. Also the coastal winds help protect the caribou from mosquitos. Even if the we did decide to start drilling, we will still be completely relying on foreign oil. Think about what the oil spill in the gulf of Mexico, where there is a ton of infrastructure and people. Now what would happen if there was an accident in the ANWR? I was orginally for the drilling of oil in the ANWR, but after some research, I am completely against it.

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Mike Banerjee
13 years ago Featured

Time to stop relying on other countries for our oil and start using what we have right here. Alaska knows how to do this right.

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Tom Spencer
13 years ago Featured

I worked in the oil fields for years up north and the environmental regulations are no joke. They are way more careful than people think. It is time to get to work.

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Linda Rodriguez
13 years ago Featured

So sick of high gas prices. Let them drill already.

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Sarah Guerrero
13 years ago Featured

Energy independence now!!! Why are we sending money overseas when we have resources at home that can be tapped safely?

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Dave Duncan
13 years ago Featured

The technology today is way better than it used to be. It wont hurt the caribou and it puts food on the table for real people.

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