Alaska Soles • Entered by Loren Karro on June 23, 2020
Research proposed Willow project for commenting
April 15, 2020 – April 29, 2020
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | |
| Post Admin hours | |
| Activity Hours | 10 |
| Participants | 1 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
Key Issue: Oil, Gas, or Mineral Development
Activity Type: Advocacy (rallies, lobbying, meeting decision makers, letters/calls/emails)
Landscape/area: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (9999999 acres)
Measurable Outcomes
Outcome 1: Advocacy actions (1 comments)
Outcome 2: Advocacy actions (3 emails)
Outcome 3: Advocacy actions (01 comments)[/if 1231]
Short Description of Activity
Research the proposed project, read the Supplemental EIS and prepare written and oral comments on same. Sent emails regarding the proposed project and the problem with the virtual public meetings in rural places to Murkowski, Sullivan and Young. Filed written comments on the SEIS. Prepared and gave teleconference oral comments on the SEIS and on the problems with the virtual public meetings and the need to hold on of on the meeting and deadlines for comments at this time.
Reflection/Evaluation
It probably fell on deaf ears. The comments on having meetings during a pandemic and for rural areas with poor internet connectivity and cultural differences were listened to by such as National Public Radio and other national groups. So far, it hasn’t made a difference in our our federal administration is shoving through these projects while people are otherwise engaged. However it has created some awareness of problems with technological meetings in rural areas.