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BLM Fails To Protect Public Patrimony Through Renewal of Grazing Privileges Without Environmental Review

On May 17, 2022 By

 

BLM lands in Oregon. This kind of abuse of public patrimony is legalized vandalism. Photo George Wuerthner 

Western Watershed Project (WWP) recently completed a review of Bureau of Land Management livestock grazing permits that are supposed to be regulated under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.

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Final victory over Bush anti-public, anti-environment grazing regulations

On September 2, 2010 By

It took a long time, but Western Watersheds and Advocates for the West seem to have a final victory

As a note, I am pleased to have been a plaintiff for the National Wildlife Federation in fighting this Bush era effort to exclude the public from having influence in grazing decisions, improperly grant property rights […]

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Federal agencies may have to consider climate before they act

On January 4, 2010 By

The Obama administration may issue an order that would expand the National Environmental Policy Act’s scope to prevent global warming. The move could open up new avenues to challenge projects.

I review grazing allotment renewal documents and rarely, if ever, have I seen climate change discussed.  When it is discussed, and only in response to […]

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Retired Forest Service NEPA legal compliance reviewer on landing in the Frank Church Wilderness

On January 3, 2010 By

Well reasoned argument against approval of Idaho Fish and Game’s plans to chase wolves, dart them, land and collar them in Idaho’s sacred central Idaho Wilderness-

Wow, this fellow knows what he is talking about. Ralph Maughan
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January 2, 2010

Dear Mr. Tidwell Chief, […]

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Sheep Experiment Station produces its first environmental analysis (EA) in its history

On December 22, 2009 By

After many years in existence, Sheep Experiment State does NEPA analysis on their operations-

According to their web site the Sheep Experiment Station’s mission is  “to develop integrated methods for increasing production efficiency of sheep and to simultaneously improve the sustainability of rangeland ecosystems.” OK, but maybe folks would like to know the details.

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Republican Senator Wants to limit NEPA Review.

On February 5, 2009 By

From American Lands Alliance:

The Senate is currently debating the economic stimulus bill, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (HR 1), that recently passed the House. Senators are offering amendments to make changes to the bill. We are very concerned about an amendment offered by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) that waives the National […]

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Bush's Final Days: 'Interior Revamps NEPA Procedures'

On November 17, 2008 By

The Bush Administration keeps that steady rush of anti-environmental administrative action in its final days.  Here’s the latest  :

In addition to adding the procedures to the CFR, DOI has made the following key changes to its NEPA regulations:

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Interior Revamps NEPA Procedures

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‎"At some point we must draw a line across the ground of our home and our being, drive a spear into the land and say to the bulldozers, earthmovers, government and corporations, “thus far and no further.” If we do not, we shall later feel, instead of pride, the regret of Thoreau, that good but overly-bookish man, who wrote, near the end of his life, “If I repent of anything it is likely to be my good behaviour."

~ Edward Abbey