Seven groups filed an appeal in Alaska Superior Court yesterday challenging a State of Alaska decision to grant an easement on State lands for the Ambler industrial road. The appeal outlines how the Alaska Department of Natural Resources violated the Alaska Constitution
when approving the easement by failing to protect the public interest and take a hard look at all of the project’s impacts on land, water, wildlife, and local communities.
A strong El Niño is heating up the Pacific and offering clues about what the 2026–27 winter could bring. From ocean temperatures and shifting storm patterns to mountain snowpack, water supply, and coastal ecosystems, the forces shaping our winter landscapes are deeply connected. Follow the story from surf to snow and see why protecting healthy, resilient natural systems matters from the coast to the mountains.
Winter Wildlands Alliance heads to Washington, D.C. for Outdoor Alliance’s annual fly-in, meeting with lawmakers to advocate for winter recreation, public lands, the Roadless Rule, and the Travel Management Rule. Here they reflect on why showing up matters.
When people want very different experiences from the same winter landscape, can a map help them find common ground?
It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of our Executive Director, David Page. David’s legacy will live on in the winter landscapes he loved, the public lands he worked tirelessly to protect, the words he wrote, and the community he helped build. We remain committed to carrying that work forward in his honor.
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