Imagine the awe-inspiring Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
turning balmy, losing wildlife, and bristling with oil derricks.
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In 2006, the National Geographic sent Jon Waterman north
to investigate, along with several college students and the
legendary field biologist, George Schaller (his 1956 study
created the original wildlife range). Last summer, while
conferring with Alaskan scientists studying climate change
and oil development, the expedition discovered melting
permafrost, unnatural predation of nesting birds, brushedover
tundra, disappearing glaciers, and dying forests.
Jon is a renowned adventurer and author of nine books;
his Where Mountains Are Nameless: Passion and Politics
in the Arctic Refuge won the 2006 Sigurd Olson Nature
Writing Award. The hour-long “Arctic Warming” story-presentation
explains global warming with objectivity and scientific
credibility, as well as sharing Jon’s soul-stirring journey:
trekking, rafting, and solo kayaking through the Arctic Refuge.
He meets bears, Inupiat hunters, and caribou—shown with
artful still photography and a sneak preview of his film that
will premiere on national TV in September 2007.
Finally, with great hope for the region’s salvation, he illuminates the ongoing
political controversy and how interested audience members can take action to
neutralize global warming and Arctic oil drilling. Jon’s timely program includes
posters, free door prizes, book signings, and additional availability for classroom
lectures and discussions.