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Road Through Refuge Sparks Legal Battle | Anchorage News
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A fierce legal showdown erupts as three tribal governments and environmental groups sue to halt a high-stakes road project through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge—threatening vital bird habitats and subsistence hunting grounds. While supporters in King Cove hail it as a lifeline for emergency evacuations, critics say the Army Corps ignored ecological and cultural impacts. With construction poised to begin as early as August 8th and a key permit already granted, the battle pits human safety against protected wilderness—and the outcome could reshape Alaska’s future.
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