Plans are underway begin developing public lands to accommodate big energy, a move which promises to further fragment already diminishing wildlife habitat :
Feds begin scoping for Gateway West transmission project – Casper Star Tribute
Many of these areas are some of the last best habitat for wildlife such as sage grouse, pygmy rabbit, and a host of other sagebrush dependent species.
The article also alludes to similar projects in wait all across the west.
Brian Ertz
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