The Congressional compromise budget proposed late Friday, April 8 to fund the federal government for the rest of this fiscal year (ending September 30, 2011) would not fund the wild lands policy that had been announced by Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in December 2010. In Colorado, the BLM manages 8.3 million acres …
Update: April 12: Colorado Senate Bill 11-208 did not pass 2nd reading. Instead, it has been delayed until next Monday, the 18th. Senate President Brandon Shaffer requested lay over of the bill due to discussion about whether the bill could allow oil and gas drilling in state parks. Note: Weeks before the March 8 announcement of …
CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock & Wildlife Committee hearing. CWF has actively worked to oppose this bill. CWF applauds Representative Becker and Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Mike King for their work to bring about this outcome. (See also the …
CO Rep. Jon Becker (R- Fort Morgan) pulled his bill, Colorado HB11-1150 on February 21 at the House Agricultural, Livestock & Wildlife Committee hearing. CWF has actively worked to oppose this bill. CWF applauds Representative Becker and Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Mike King for their work to bring about this outcome. (See also the …
On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which includes reassessing the 2008 BLM commercial leasing regulations. BLM intends to update, if necessary, to reflect the latest research. BLM Directory Bob Abbey stated, “We’re not sure that 2 million acres should be allocated.” …
On February 15, 2011 Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the Department will rethink oil shale policy which includes reassessing the 2008 BLM commercial leasing regulations. BLM intends to update, if necessary, to reflect the latest research. BLM Directory Bob Abbey stated, “We’re not sure that 2 million acres should be allocated.” …
On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic process with Colorado Division of Wildlife staff about important wildlife values on proposed lease auction parcels. This is necessary to avoid, or at least minimize adverse impacts to important wildlife and habitat. Outcomes of the …
On February 11, at the State Land Board public meeting, CWF urged that SLB staff confer in a clear, systematic process with Colorado Division of Wildlife staff about important wildlife values on proposed lease auction parcels. This is necessary to avoid, or at least minimize adverse impacts to important wildlife and habitat. Outcomes of the …
On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases in northwest Colorado’s Piceance Basin. The two companies are ExxonMobil Exploration CO. and Natural Soda Holdings, Inc. The two leases are up to 160-acre parcels. The successful …
On October 13, 2010, the BLM announced in a press release its 2 nomination for the second round of Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) oil shale leases in northwest Colorado’s Piceance Basin. The two companies are ExxonMobil Exploration CO. and Natural Soda Holdings, Inc. The two leases are up to 160-acre parcels. The successful …
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