Seven permitted cabins remain in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where human occupation will end within less than 100 years as permits expire.
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Seven permitted cabins remain in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where human occupation will end within less than 100 years as permits expire.
Synopsis
In the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a few families inhabit seven permitted cabins, living under the shadow of a 1980 U.S. government ban on new human occupation. This protected area, roughly the size of South Carolina, is home to diverse wildlife and pristine terrain. As the permits for these families approach expiration within the next century, the documentary captures their daily lives and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing environment. The film presents a stark portrait of a vanishing way of life in Alaska.
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Why Watch
- Meet the last families in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- See the stunning landscapes of Alaska's protected areas.
- Find out about the future of human presence in the refuge.
Did You Know
- In 1980, the U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is roughly the size of South Carolina.
- Only seven permitted cabins currently house families in the refuge.
- All remaining permits will expire within less than 100 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did the U.S. government ban new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
The U.S. government banned new human occupation in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in 1980.
How many families are currently allowed to remain in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge?
Currently, only a handful of families spread across seven permitted cabins are allowed to remain in the refuge.
When will all remaining permits in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge expire?
All remaining permits will reach expiration in less than 100 years.
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