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Latest Library Content from the BLM Action Center issue

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.

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.

GIS Analysis of Technically Recoverable Natural Gas and Oil from Challenged Lease Parcels in Utah PDF

The Wilderness Society's Ecology and Economics Research Department analyzed the technically recoverable natural gas and oil from the 77 challenged leases in Utah, and found that the potential natural gas and oil under those contested leases amounts to a miniscule amount of energy.

Testimony of Nada Culver before House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Hearing on Solar Energy Development PDF

Testimony presented by Nada Culver to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on solar energy development. The hearing occurred on September 24, 2009. 

Comments on BLM Solar Energy Study Areas PDF

These comments were submitted by TWS and our partner groups to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on September 14, 2009, on the Solar Energy Study Areas (SESAs) proposed by the agency as part of its Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for solar energy development.

TWS Memo on Pending Renewable Energy Applications PDF

This memo contains a compilation of spreadsheets containing information on all the pending solar, wind, and geothermal applications that the BLM has on record in its LR2000 database, including information on the state, project name, and applicant, project number, nameplate capacity, acreage, and status of the pending renewable permit applications.

Department of Interior Organizational Chart PDF

This chart depicts the organizational structure of the Interior Department, including which positions require Senate confirmation and the status of pending nominations.

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