ANWR: Producing American Energy and Creating American Jobs Map
of northern Alaska showing locations of the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge, the 1002 area, and the National Petroleum
Reserve—Alaska (NPRA). Source: U.S. Geological Survey Chairman
Doc Hastings recently announced plans to recommend increased
offshore and onshore drilling – including in the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska - to the Joint Select Committee
as a way to help reach their deficit reduction goals.
Responsible energy production on less than three percent of
ANWR’s total land could create thousands of jobs, generate
billions in new revenue and help reduce our dependence on
foreign sources of oil. Small Area = Big Energy Potential The
North Slope of ANWR, known as “Area 1002”, was specifically set
aside by Congress and President Carter in 1980 for oil and
natural development. This area is not designated as Wilderness.
A plan developing 500,000 acres—less than three percent of
ANWR’s acreage—would provide access to the majori