Federal protections now cover 13 million acres in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

These rules restrict new oil and gas leasing to protect caribou, polar bears, and migratory birds.

The administration rejected a 211-mile industrial road that would have crossed pristine tribal lands.

For over 60 Indigenous communities, protecting these lands preserves essential subsistence hunting and fishing.

The Arctic is warming 4x faster than the global average. Conservation limits further carbon release.

New BLM rules prioritize 'Special Areas' for conservation, balancing historical extraction with ecology.