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BLM releases oil shale Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

On November 9, 2012, the BLM released its final programmatic environmental impact statement (FPEIS) for oil shale.  CWF applauds the BLM’s decision, consistent with our earlier support of its draft preferred alternative in May. How much water would be required per barrel of oil produced remains an unknown as the research continues to find provable …

BLM releases oil shale Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

On November 9, 2012, the BLM released its final programmatic environmental impact statement (FPEIS) for oil shale.  CWF applauds the BLM’s decision, consistent with our earlier support of its draft preferred alternative in May. How much water would be required per barrel of oil produced remains an unknown as the research continues to find provable …

CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number

At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of seats, which it will then recommend to the legislature (2012 session). Below is the October 7 press release from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division.   Also see CWF’s recommendation under Our Stand (CWF home …

CO Parks and Wildlife Commission to vote on its Composition / Number

At its meeting on October 13, the merged Parks and Wildlife Commission will vote on its composition and number of seats, which it will then recommend to the legislature (2012 session). Below is the October 7 press release from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division.   Also see CWF’s recommendation under Our Stand (CWF home …

NWF Poll– Sportsmen’s Strong Support for Conservation, Access to Public Lands

National Wildlife Federation released its poll on September 25, 2012 that reaffirms sportsmen’s strong support for conservation, access to public lands — BOULDER, Colo. – Hunters and anglers believe protecting public lands should be given priority, even if it means limiting energy production on those lands, according to a new national poll<http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/Media-Center/News-by-Topic/Wildlife/2012/09-25-12-Sportsmen-Poll-Public-Lands-Protection-Trumps-Energy-Production.aspx> released Tuesday by …

NWF Poll– Sportsmen’s Strong Support for Conservation, Access to Public Lands

National Wildlife Federation released its poll on September 25, 2012 that reaffirms sportsmen’s strong support for conservation, access to public lands — BOULDER, Colo. – Hunters and anglers believe protecting public lands should be given priority, even if it means limiting energy production on those lands, according to a new national poll<http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/Media-Center/News-by-Topic/Wildlife/2012/09-25-12-Sportsmen-Poll-Public-Lands-Protection-Trumps-Energy-Production.aspx> released Tuesday by …

CWF and NWF’s South Park Comments to BLM’s Draft Env. Assessment

On September 17, 2012, CWF and NWF submitted comments to the BLM re its Royal Gorge Field Office’s Draft Environmental Assessment.  We confined our comments to opposing inclusion of 6 parcels in South Park in the February 2013 lease auction. The comment letter appears below: September 17, 2012 BLM Royal Gorge Field Office 3028 East …

CWF and NWF’s South Park Comments to BLM’s Draft Env. Assessment

On September 17, 2012, CWF and NWF submitted comments to the BLM re its Royal Gorge Field Office’s Draft Environmental Assessment.  We confined our comments to opposing inclusion of 6 parcels in South Park in the February 2013 lease auction. The comment letter appears below: September 17, 2012 BLM Royal Gorge Field Office 3028 East …

CWF comments re app for permit to drill in NW Gunnison Co.

CWF submitted comments on August 9, 2012 to the US Forest Service [USFS] on an application for permit to drill [APD] on federal public land in northwest Gunnison County. CWF made these 3 recommendations: 1. We strongly urge that the USFS conduct an Environmental Assessment to compare the area that would be disturbed under the …

CWF comments re app for permit to drill in NW Gunnison Co.

CWF submitted comments on August 9, 2012 to the US Forest Service [USFS] on an application for permit to drill [APD] on federal public land in northwest Gunnison County. CWF made these 3 recommendations: 1. We strongly urge that the USFS conduct an Environmental Assessment to compare the area that would be disturbed under the …