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Revitalizing contaminated lands with renewable energy PDF

Renewable energy is the key to America's economic prosperity and sustainable energy future. Exciting technologies for harnessing the power of the sun, the wind, and the earth's heat are continuing to be improved and embraced across the country. Individual states' mandated Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), renewable energy tax incentives, and the growing public support for renewables is spurring the industry to unprecedented levels of development.

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.

Scoping Comments on the NextLight Silver State North and South Solar Projects PDF

These scoping comments were submitted in October 2009 on the NextLight Silver State North and South Solar Projects in Nevada.

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.

Renewable Energy and Brownfields in Illinois PDF

This profile highlights the potential for renewable energy development on brownfields in Illinois.

Renewable Energy and Brownfields in North Carolina PDF

This profile highlights the potential for renewable energy development on brownfields in North Carolina.

Renewable Energy and Brownfields in Michigan PDF

This profile highlights the potential for renewable energy development on brownfields in Michigan.