Ambler Road: Threat to Sheefish & Alaskan Livelihoods

Lew Pagel, a fishing guide in Kotzebue, Alaska, warns of the Ambler Road projects potential harm to the regions sheefish population and local economy. The proposed road, which would cross the Kobuk River near critical sheefish spawning grounds, threatens this essential food source for Northwest Alaska communities. Pagel also questions the projects economic benefits, arguing that it primarily serves foreign interests while Alaskans bear the costs and risks. He emphasizes that residents are against what they see as a bad deal that puts their livelihoods and environment at risk for the profit of others. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.