Mining & Agriculture
-
Book Reviews
The vagaries of western mine reclamation
A "Review of Hardrock Mine Reclamation Practices in Western States' by Ann Kersten and Susan Lynn provides technical background for mining law reform.
by Jon Christensen, Oct 04, 1993 -
Book Reviews
Lighthawk patrols mining
The environmental air-force, Lighthawk, is available to fly journalists, activists and politicians over mines to rally support for reform of the 1872 Mining Law.
by Staff, Oct 04, 1993 -
Related Stories
How to break the impasse over mining reform
Miner John Livermore and Sierra Club mining expert Glenn Miller draft a compromise bill for mining reform.
by John Livermore, Glenn Miller, Oct 04, 1993 -
News
State sues miners
Colorado sues the owners of a Mid-Continent resources for failing to reclaim coal mine near Redstone, Colo.
by Staff, Oct 04, 1993 -
News
Wyoming hikes grazing fees
The Wyoming Board of Land Commissioners hikes grazing fees despite criticicsm from Sen. Malcolm Wallop.
by Staff, Oct 04, 1993 -
News
EPA cites Montana mine
The EPA cites a Montana mine for seven violations of the Clean Water Act.
by Staff, Sep 20, 1993 -
News
Reprieve in Montana
The Bureau of Land Management withdraws 20,000 acres of Sweetgrass Hills, a Native American spiritual site, from mineral development for two years.
by Staff, Sep 20, 1993 -
News
Voices from the grave
Ranchers protest the proposed grazing fee hike at a People For the West! rally in New Mexico.
by Staff, Sep 06, 1993 -
News
New mine disaster looms over Colorado
The Forest Service says the former Mid-Continent coal mine site in Colorado could be difficult to reclaim.
by Staff, Sep 06, 1993 -
Book Reviews
Overlooking overgrazing
BLM employees submit a report charging their agency with rangeland degradation.
by Staff, Aug 23, 1993 -
Book Reviews
Culture in crisis
A critical review of the ranching film "Western Ranching: Culture in Crisis.'
by Ed Marston, Aug 23, 1993 -
News
Indians and environmentalists protest a Montana gold mine
Native Americans and environmentalists from the Mineral Policy Center and the Montana Environmental Information Center protest the expansion of the Pegasus gold mine.
by Don Bachman, Aug 23, 1993 -
News
Babbitt unveils new grazing proposal
Babbitt's grazing reform plans will be implemented slowly.
by Jon Christensen, Aug 23, 1993 -
News
Grazers and greenies agree on reforms
The High Country Citizens' Alliance and the Gunnison County Stockgrowers work together on a grazing proposal.
by Staff, Aug 09, 1993 -
News
Gold company stymied in Montana's Sweet Grass Hills
The BLM refuses permission to explore gold-mining claims in the Sweet Grass hills.
by Pat Dawson, Aug 09, 1993






