Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 | 2 a.m.
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Recently, I traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with our federal representatives about the attempt to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
The refuge is one of the last remaining wild places in the United States, and is an incredibly important habitat for birds and other wildlife. It is a nesting ground for over 200 species of birds that migrate through all 50 states, including the Lesser Yellowlegs, which can be seen here in Nevada.
Furthermore, using the budget process to open the refuge to drilling does not add up. The economic claims are out of touch with reality, and using the budget rather than a regular vote bypasses any real debate.
It is unwise to make such a monumental decision without going through the usual legislative steps. I hope that Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., will work to keep the Arctic refuge out of the final budget.
It deserves to remain wild, both for the wildlife and for all of us who benefit from the splendor of bird migration.
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