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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge By Christine Solsman

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 1980 Size of South Carolina Diverse and Intact ecosystem

Characteristics Tundra Biome Strong sweeping winds -plants go low to the ground and in clusters No deep root systems Plants rely on photosynthesis and dead organic material Times of total darkness and total sunlight

What Lives in the ANWR?

What Lives in the ANWR?

The Importance of ANWR Breeding grounds Feeding grounds Birds will molt and rest

The Debate is… Should the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be opened to oil drilling? NO!

Reasons Why Not Drilling pads and roads Plan to drill on the Coastal Plain Spills and leaks Disturbances Native tribes Global warming is already affecting the ANWR

Questions?