BLM

Mustangs and memories: BLM plan threatens Wyo’s wild horses

Opinion

May 5, 2020 by Chad Hanson 13 Comments

In January the BLM released a plan for four of the wild horse ranges in Sweetwater County. The agency’s “preferred alternative” would do away with three heards and reduce the fourth by half, writes a wild-horse advocate.

Hit pause on BLM oil and gas leasing during pandemic, energy bust

Opinion

May 1, 2020 by Franz Camenzind 1 Comment

With oil and gas prices at an all-time low, the BLM continues putting public lands out for bid to an industry that is in an economic tailspin, writes guest columnist Franz Camenzind, even as COVID-19 inhibits public participation.

BLM: Oilfield developers should protect indigenous women

March 3, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr. 1 Comment

Feds are on track to approve a 4,250-well oilfield expansion, which will boost revenues and add millions of tons of greenhouse gasses to a changing climate.

New map aims to demystify remote Red Desert

February 28, 2020 by Katie Klingsporn 10 Comments

In an effort to engender appreciation for the Red Desert, WOC is issuing a new resource to help people safely explore and experience the starkly beautiful public lands.