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BLM extends comment period re CO White River FO oil/gas plan

The BLM White River Field Office has announced it has extended the public comment period on its draft oil and gas resource management plan to January 28, 2013.  This Field Office plan encompasses 1.7 million acres of subsurface mineral estate that BLM manages in Rio Blanco County, and in parts of Garfield and Moffat counties. …

BLM extends comment period re CO White River FO oil/gas plan

The BLM White River Field Office has announced it has extended the public comment period on its draft oil and gas resource management plan to January 28, 2013.  This Field Office plan encompasses 1.7 million acres of subsurface mineral estate that BLM manages in Rio Blanco County, and in parts of Garfield and Moffat counties. …

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 …