部落和团体以环境和文化伤害为由, 起诉阻止土地互换, 允许通过阿拉斯加的Izembek难民公路。 Tribes and groups sue to block a land swap allowing a road through Alaska’s Izembek Refuge, citing environmental and cultural harm.

阿拉斯加土著部落和养护团体已提出诉讼,阻止联邦土地交换,以便通过Izembek国家野生动物保护区修建一条19英里长的公路。 他们辩称,对该项目的审查不够充分,威胁到移徙鸟类和鹅群湿地的重要生境。 Alaska Native tribes and conservation groups have sued to block a federal land exchange that would allow a 19-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, arguing the project was inadequately reviewed and threatens critical habitats for migratory birds and eelgrass wetlands. 内政部长Doug Burgum与King Cove公司之间的协议将把490英亩土地移交给该村,以便通往Cold Bay机场的道路,交换1,739英亩土地并放弃土地权。 The agreement, between Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and King Cove Corp., would transfer 490 acres to the village for road access to Cold Bay’s airport, in exchange for 1,739 acres and relinquished land rights. King Cove居民和国家官员支持紧急疏散和安全的道路,但部落和环境团体警告说,将造成持久的生态和文化危害。 King Cove residents and state officials support the road for emergency evacuations and safety, but tribes and environmental groups warn of lasting ecological and cultural harm. 内政部没有对正在进行的诉讼作出评论。 The Interior Department has not commented on the ongoing litigation.