Feds bar new Powder River coal leasing
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday passed final rules for the Powder River Basin stating that more than 413,000 acres of land are to be blocked off…
Facing staunch opposition, BLM extends Public Lands Rule deadline
Wyoming officials, other interests oppose rule they decry as bureaucratic meddling; conservationists call it solid strategy for tackling contemporary issues. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com In an apparent response to strident opposition from western conservatives, including Wyoming’s top elected officials, the…
BLM to host public meeting in Cheyenne for input on potential updates to solar energy program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Cheyenne to solicit feedback on the recently announced programmatic environmental impact statement for the…