NGI's Shale Daily. Department of Energy to "invest nearly $8 million in a research project conducted by the University of Utah into the geology of the Paradox Basin to test its oil and natural gas potential." Basin includes land of original Bears Ears National Monument.
Oregon Live. We offer our congratulations to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission in receiving $11 million from Senate appropriations to address the needs of their fishing sites.
NPR Utah. "Uranium mining during the 20th century has left a toxic legacy in many areas of the Southwest and the Navajo Nation in particular."
The Salt Lake Tribune. "We have been here before, and we should know what to expect. Once again, the benefits will be fleeting. And, once again, the price will be paid long after the reward is spent."
Salt Lake Tribune. President Trump is expected to issue a decision on domestic uranium production, which "could breath new life into [the uranium] industry that has a storied past in Utah, along with a troubling environmental legacy and public health history."
Capitol Weekly. "Tribes from across the nation raised their voices to decry this rule change and demand a formal government-to-government consultation." Piece by Sherry Treppa, chairperson for the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, a federally recognized Indian Nation located in Upper Lake, California.
Washington Post, Associated Press. "A government watchdog will investigate whether the U.S. Interior Department broke the law by making plans to open up lands cut from a Utah national monument by President Trump to leasing for oil, gas and coal development."
Hewlett Foundation. Interview with Coalition co-chair Carleton Bowekaty on conservation, environmental stewardship, and indigenous land management.
The Hill. "While visits to public lands have been surging for a decade, much of the funding to maintain and improve them has been stagnant or declining... It all adds up to having to do more — and serve more visitors — with less."
Indianz Publication. " Tribal and environmental officials urged House lawmakers Wednesday to protect sacred land and natural resources by supporting a permanent ban on mining on just over 1 million acres around the Grand Canyon."