And here is an exerpt from an interview with ATWA members Manson, 'Red' and 'Blue' :

Are you familiar with, or in contact with the more radical environmental groups - Earth First!, Sea Shepherds, ALF, etc?

CM: We started the root thoughts for most or a lot.

LF: We aren't part of a group. We're related to air, trees, water, and animals. Groups I've seen perpetuate the paperwork to sustain themselves. "Environmental groups" get a name, a following, and, if they're not mean enough, a lot of politically, racially, and sexually motivated people take over their forums. The word "environment" itself has a technical sound implying some place out there away from where we are. Point blank: you can live about seven to ten minutes without air, about seven to ten days without water, about seven to ten weeks without food. Trees and vegetation make air. Animals - the entire spectrum of creatures commonly called 'animals '- fertilize, aerate, pollinate, clean, and give land and water its vitality and health.

for the full interview and more about ATWA, go to:

 http://web.archive.org/web/20010603182156/www.atwa.com/atwa.htm