Sarah Gilman

Sarah Gilman writes and draws about the environment, natural history, science, and place from north-central Washington. She also writes the quarterly Terra Affirma column for YES! magazine.

The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over

Despite a wave of recent victories for project proponents, numerous obstacles remain

Story and Illustrations by Sarah Gilman April 12, 2026

In this story: indigenous communities, mining, politics

Illustration shows an aerial view of a meandering river through dark forest.

Alaskan Tribes and Activists Are Ready to Resist Ambler Road, Again

The proposed route would slash through pristine Indigenous land

Story and Illustrations by Sarah Gilman March 25, 2025

In this story: Alaska, indigenous communities, activism

Sarah Gilman

The Fight Against the Ambler Road in Alaska Is Far From Over

Alaskan Tribes and Activists Are Ready to Resist Ambler Road, Again

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