America’s western public lands harbor a wealth of beauty, wildness, and open space. They protect our clean air and water, provide habitat for wildlife, and offer us places to escape the pressure, noise, and congestion of everyday life. These places are our national birthright and our children’s heritage.
This report presents the findings from two analyses conducted by The Wilderness Society in relation to gas and oil resources on public lands in the American West.
This report presents results of analysis of economically recoverable oil and gas deposits in inventoried roadless areas in several western states, including Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.