I write in support of the Ambler Access Project for the potential economic benefits it could bring to area residents, the state and the nation… The mineral resources in the area, including copper, are of critical importance to the country… What is missing is access, which the Project would provide.

…continued responsible resource extraction is essential to the future of the Northwest Arctic Borough and its provision of public services to the region’s residents

Hughes has been in support of Ambler Road since we started meeting in 2010. Our Elder at that time wanted jobs for our Tribal members so people will not move to the cities, to try to stop outmigration. We've been struggling to keep our school open for years. The student count needs to be ten kids. If we go under ten kids, our school will close. Parents with children will move. We need year-round jobs for our Tribal members. I know the Ambler Road and Ambler Mining District will provide that for years to come. Thank you.

My administration supports projects that provide job opportunities and hope, while protecting what we all love about Alaska: its beauty, bountiful resources, and the people who call it home.

Projects like the Ambler Access Project help to create the tangible economic opportunities Alaskans need and deserve, especially for neighboring communities. No one does responsible resource development better than Alaska.