January 28, 2008

Wyoming: Sportsmen oppose drilling plans in Wyoming Range

Filed under: Outdoors — Mike @ 5:22 pm

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LANDER, Wyo., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Today in Jackson, sportsmen and
women will convene at a meeting with the U.S. Forest Service to make their
views heard on why the service should do more to protect a majestic
mountain range in western Wyoming.

The Dangers of Collaboration

Filed under: Outdoors — Mike @ 5:21 pm

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Very interesting article that uses the Beaverhead-Deerlodge plan as an example.

After years of being tarred as obstructionist ideologues, some environmental groups now have a seat at the negotiating table. Enjoying their newfound popularity, these self-appointed decisionmakers become heavily invested in reaching an accord, regardless of the science, the law, or the long-term effect on the land.