More than 200 members of Congress have proposed that the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge be protected as wilderness. This action would permanently protect the home of the polar bears, caribou, muskox, wolves, grizzlies and many birds. Urge them to support the Arctic Refuge wilderness bill. The descriptive text, filled with peaceful imagery, reveals the life the river supports and its interconnectedness. Our family has hiked along the banks of many wild rivers in Alaska.
Rivers offer excellent habitat for a great diversity of life.
Many plant and animals species can be discovered along our rivers, from salmon and brown bears, to yellow warblers, willows, and moose. Each species is part of an extensive web of life that is linked to the river. River of Life is based on my personal experiences and wildlife observations over the course of the last 25 years. Several rivers in the southcentral region of Alaska are a part of the River of Life story. There may be some plants and animals along the River of Life that you might discover along a river near your own home.