Alaska’s economy and way of life depend on healthy fisheries, responsible energy development, and stewardship of the land and waters. We have over 3,000 rivers, more than 3 million lakes, and 34,000 miles of coastal shoreline, producing 60% of the United States’ seafood. We have both the largest oil field and the highest hydroelectric power potential in the country, yet have some of the highest energy costs in the nation. I believe Alaskans, not corporate interests, should lead these decisions.

I support:

• A ban on destructive bottom trawling and stronger enforcement of mid-water trawling rules

• Defending subsistence rights and ensuring rural communities are not pushed aside by industrial interests

• Acknowledging climate change as real and human-caused, and responding with practical solutions that create good-paying jobs at home and protect our planet

• Expanding Alaska-based energy production that benefits the majority of Alaskans by creating good-paying jobs and delivering affordable energy

• Investing in hydropower, tidal, wind, and other renewable resources that make sense for Alaska’s geography
  

Alaska should not have to import expensive energy when we have so many resources at home. With smart planning and local leadership, Alaska can lower costs, grow its workforce, and lead the nation in responsible energy production.