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Latest Library Content from the BLM Action Center issue

BLM Data Shows Vast Federal Acreage Under Oil & Gas Leases That Are Not Developed PDF

Data recently released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) solidly refutes industry allegations that the Obama Administration somehow has not made enough federal lands available for drilling and energy development. As data shows, industry controls tens of millions of acres of federal lands that have not been developed or not developed fully.

The CAPE Awards: Celebrating 2009's Greatest Achievements in Protections for BLM Lands PDF

The Wilderness Society's BLM Action Center presents annual awards to the BLM for conserving the wilderness, wildlife, and cultural values of our public lands. Click on the link below for more details.

Total Acres Leased and Producible Acres on Federal Land (Oil and Gas) PDF

These charts detail the total number of acres leased for energy production on federal public lands versus the total producible acres. Data covers the years 2001 - 2008.

Number of APDs Approved and Number of Wells Spud During the Year on Federal Lands (Oil and Gas) PDF

These charts detail the number of APDs approved and wells spud on federal public lands from 2001 to 2008.

Supplemental Scoping Comments on SunZia Transmission Project PDF

These comments were submitted by The Wilderness Society and our conservation partners during the supplemental scoping period provided for the SunZia Southwest Transmission Project.

Land Conservation and Renewable Energy Development: Finding a Balance in a Warming World PDF

The Wilderness Society and our conservation partners' case statement for balancing renewable energy development with land conservation.

Renewable Resource Potential on Public Lands PDF

Our public lands have immense potential for renewable energy generation. Responsible development of these resources will be critical in ensuring our clean energy future also protects our land, water, and communities.

Idaho Court Decision on BLM domestic sheep grazing PDF

On  October 14, 2009, Judge Lynn Winmill granted our motion to not allow grazing on one of the last remaining BLM domestic sheep grazing allotments in the Salmon River corridor due to domestic/bighorn sheep conflicts. The turnout date was supposed to be October 15, and this represents the first time the allotment has ever been closed since the 1930’s. For the time being, this will effectively end all public lands domestic sheep grazing on public land in the main Salmon River corridor where the highest threat to bighorn sheep exists.

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