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See March 24 editorial in Grand Junction Sentinel, “Gov. Ritter right on oil shale.”

Click on link below.

www.gjsentinel.com/open/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/03/24/032408_4A_shale_edit.html

See March 24 editorial in Grand Junction Sentinel, “Gov. Ritter right on oil shale.”

Click on link below.

www.gjsentinel.com/open/content/news/opinion/stories/2008/03/24/032408_4A_shale_edit.html

Governor Ritter’s comments to the BLM in response to its Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement appear on the Governor’s website. The website also contains the Department of Natural Resource’s technical comments. Click on link below. www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite

On March 13, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar issued a press release informing that the Senate “voted down a Republican amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution that sought to override a one-year moratorium on oil shale development.”salazar.senate.gov/news/releases/071217oilshale.htm

On Thursday, March 13, the Bureau of Land Management brushed aside the thoughtful compromise proposal for the Roan Plateau that was made by Governor Ritter in December. CWF immediately criticized the BLM for failing to work with the State during the last three months to craft a workable plan that would protect sensitive wildlife habitat on the rim. The Colorado Division of Wildlife had recommended that approximately 36,000 acres be protected as “areas of critical environmental concern.” The BLM’s plan would protect only 21,000 acres. Governor Ritter asked that the 36,0000 acres be protected. The BLM has refused to do so.

On Thursday, March 13, the Bureau of Land Management brushed aside the thoughtful compromise proposal for the Roan Plateau that was made by Governor Ritter in December. CWF immediately criticized the BLM for failing to work with the State during the last three months to craft a workable plan that would protect sensitive wildlife habitat on the rim. The Colorado Division of Wildlife had recommended that approximately 36,000 acres be protected as “areas of critical environmental concern.” The BLM’s plan would protect only 21,000 acres. Governor Ritter asked that the 36,0000 acres be protected. The BLM has refused to do so.

On March 13, 2008, Senator Ken Salazar issued a press release informing that the Senate “voted down a Republican amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution that sought to override a one-year moratorium on oil shale development.”salazar.senate.gov/news/releases/071217oilshale.htm

See http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/Rulemaking on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Department website for the rulemaking timeline. The two-month wildlife technical stakeholders’ group meetings have concluded. Next, the draft rules will be issued and posted on March 31. CWF intends to continue its participation in the process as a party to the formal rulemaking.

See http://www.oil-gas.state.co.us/Rulemaking on the Colorado Department of Natural Resources Department website for the rulemaking timeline. The two-month wildlife technical stakeholders’ group meetings have concluded. Next, the draft rules will be issued and posted on March 31. CWF intends to continue its participation in the process as a party to the formal rulemaking.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife has added the upper Eagle Valley to its deer feeding operations, pursuant to authorization by the Colorado Wildlife Commission. Officials said that some deer are stranded in deep snow areas. The Division also continues to feed deer and pronghorn in the Gunnison Basin at 125 sites. More than 400 volunteers in Gunnison area have been providing a necessary, substantial hand every day. The Division also is seeking volunteers for the upper Eagle Valley feeding effort. The Division seeks feeding authorization from the Wildlife Commission when it estimates that mor than 30 percent of the does will perish.