Documentary Video Overview

One of the major parts of the Treasure America Project is the production of a short documentary video showcasing the reasoning behind our stance that not drilling in the Arctic Refuge is a better economic move for Americans. There will be a short version of the video suitable for clips and downloading, and a longer, more in depth version. The video will have three basic themes:

The first will be an explanation of what we call the "New Energy Economy". That is, the promotion of an economy that does not depened on fossil fuels. The Apollo Alliance estimates that 3 Million jobs would be created in the United States if we engaged in a proactive movement away from fossil fuels. We will showcase some of the business people who are already profiting as America moves away from oil.

The second part of the video is an expose on the current lack of tourism infrastucture in the Arctic Refuge. Despite heavy interest, there is virtually no information or support for those who want to ventrue to Northern Alaska. Even guidebooks are virtually empty. If Northern Alaskans had this kind of economic development to turn to, then they would no longer need to depened solely on oil revenue. Is it possible that oil development advocates are purposely discouraging tourism?

Finally, the video will give you a glimpse of what the refuge really looks like, what it feels like to be there. It will be up to you, then, to decide if it really is a vast, white nothingness, or something much greater.

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Helping communities over-dependent on oil: Kaktovik, Alaska

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For the Press

News Wire

• APTI: Kaktovik residents gird for possible ANWR drilling
  
• Drilling is "all about the precedent"
  
• A plot to drill Arctic Refuge
  Deceptive Budget Maneuver May Avoid Rules
• GOP Members Oppose ANWR
  Republican Senators Ask President to Remove ANWR from Budget Process
• Kaktovik Guides
  Day Trips, Wildlife Viewing & Fishing on the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge.

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Select Team Bios

• Executive Director / Project Coordinator - Andrew F. Smith
• Fundraising Coordinator / Education Specialist - Emily Leary
• Director of Media Production - Karl Swingle
• Media Coordinator - Nick Aster