Supporters of the Arctic Refuge flood the halls of Congress with their message.

Arctic Supporters wear home-made caribou antlers and carry hand-written signs to make their point all the more clear.

A few people from a group leaving before the sun even came up to begin their long journey to Washington, DC

The Right Reverend Mark MacDonald, Episcopal Bishop for Alaska, addresses the crowd at Arctic Refuge Action Day, September 20, 2005, in Washington, DC. Also visible (L-R) are Gwich'in leaders Sarah James (Arctic Village), Chief Joe Linklater (from Old Crow, Yukon), and Rev. Trimble Gilbert(Arctic Village, in sunglasses). More than 60 Alaska Native leaders and more than 5000 activists from around the country attended the event.

The Episcopal Church paired with a performance by a Mexican Indian tribe in backing the G'wichin people.

Rallying for the Arctic to the beat of a native drum.

Illinois Photos

A supporter in Illinois puts a few pennies in a collection box to represent what he might save 10 years from now if the Refuge is open to drilling.

A mother donates her penny to ensure her young child will know the same Arctic National Wildlife Refuge when he is grown that she knows now.

Group of supporters in Illinois who collected pennies to drive home the message -- the price of gasoline would be affected by about a penny in 20 years if the Refuge is open to drilling.

New Hampshire Photos

The Arctic Refuge rally van found lots of support in Concord, NH.

One supporter makes her message short and to the point: NO DRILLING

Supporters gather in Concord, NH rally can in concord,

New Jersey Photos

A New Jersey supporter of the Arctic wants everyone to know that drilling is not environmentally friendly -- ever.

A group gathers in NJ to show their support of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A group of children are entertained by some artifacts while the adults learn about the Arctic Refuge.

New York Photos

Activists from Oneonta, NY came to Washington on a CCE-organized bus to show Congressman Boehlert that they support wilderness protection in the Arctic Refuge.

Pennsylvania Photos

Arctic Refuge supporters carry signs in Pennsylvania to make thier message known.