Unnamed Resolution concerning Wilderness Areas in Northeastern Alaska

WHEREAS, the American Society of Mammalogists recognizes the scientific, philosophical and recreational value of wilderness areas; and

WHEREAS, the American Society of Mammalogists has in the past supported the establishment of wilderness areas; and

WHEREAS, the northeastern Alaska region encompasses one of the last remaining areas of wilderness under the jurisdiction of the United States;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the American Society of Mammalogists commends the efforts of those individuals and organizations who are endeavoring to establish a wilderness area in northeastern Alaska; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the American Society of Mammalogists urges the Bureau of Land Management, the Secretary of the Interior and other Government agencies and officials to do all within their powers to aid in the establishment of a wilderness area in northeastern Alaska.