Keep Alaska’s Susitna River Wild and Free!

Susitna River, Alaska | Brian Okonek

Keep Alaska’s Susitna River Wild and Free!

ACT NOW: Tell the Army Corps to deny permitting for a 100-mile access road in the heart of the Susitna watershed

The Susitna River is one of the most pristine rivers in the world, providing a vital lifeline to unique fish and wildlife. Its clean water supports the fastest-growing human population in Alaska. And it has powered a strong economy dependent on hunting and fishing for decades.

Right now, the Susitna River is facing its biggest threat in history. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is trying to implement new “emergency” procedures to bypass requirements of the Clean Water Act to allow the federal government to fast-track permitting for a 100-mile West Susitna Access Road into the heart of the watershed. We cannot let this happen.

Join us in protecting the Susitna River by telling the USACE to DENY the upcoming permit application by foreign interests for an access road!

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Ms.

Sara

Longan

USACE

Deputy Chief Sara Longan,

The Susitna River is one of the most pristine rivers in the United States and supports the fastest-growing population in the state of Alaska. Proposed “emergency” procedures that would allow the federal government to fast-track permitting for a 100-mile West Susitna Access Road into the heart of the watershed would lead to a fragmented watershed, degraded water quality, damaged fish and wildlife habitat, and polluted downstream communities.

I am asking you to deny permits for this access road for the following reasons: 
    1. This is NOT a legitimate emergency. It’s an environmental threat. The West Susitna Access Road is a long-debated proposal for reaching remote mining claims held by foreign companies. It deserves a full environmental review and public comment period that respect the scope and impact of the project. Letting the road proceed under emergency authority sets a dangerous precedent.
    2. The limited review period is unacceptable. A 7-to 15-day review will not be enough time for the public and officials to review information and evaluate the impacts of a 100-mile road crossing unspoiled wetlands, streams and rivers, cultural sites, and hunting and fishing grounds. More time is essential.
    3. Most Americans oppose industrializing Alaskan watersheds. As seen with public outcry over proposed oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and more recent attempts to sell public lands, Americans do not support corporate destruction of our remaining natural areas, which scientists warn we must conserve.  
    
Without healthy rivers, there’s no water, no wildlife, no life.

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Sincerely,

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