Complaint seeks to halt ND coal drying plant– Dakota Resource Council says the project needs a state permit. (Grand Forks Herald, Associated Press, January 22, 2009)
Oil
Shale: Groups looking to Obama administration to help in 2009 – Western Colorado Congress joins in requesting new administration
to withdraw commercial oil shale regulations. (Glenwood
Springs Post Independent, December 14, 2008)
Farm group calls ag mailing deceptive – Dakota Rural
Action says letter on animal identification and meat labeling
uses coercion to get producers to sign up for federal program.
(Aberdeen News, December 13, 2008)
Rural
Action kicks off new chapter– Oregon Rural Action’s
newest chapter will work on plastic recycling, renewable energy,
and local foods. (The East Oregonian, November
21, 2008))
Group: Look at climate change in coal EIS – Powder River Basin Resource Council tells federal agency to analyze climate change impacts before leasing more coal. (Gillette Record, November 21, 2008)
Montana urged to boost wind power – Renewable energy expert Randy Udall spoke at Northern Plains Resource Council’s annual meeting. (Billings Gazette, November 16, 2008)
Lawsuit filed to stop Idaho feedlot new Minidoka monument – Idaho Rural Council joins with others to challenge animal factory near historic World War II internment camp. (Idaho Statesman, October 21, 2008)
‘Protection’ policies only protect profits – Powder River Basin Resource Council member comments on proposed rule to increase levels of salt and pollutants in discharged coalbed methane water. (Casper Star-Tribune, October 18, 2008)
Northern Plains chapter launched – Helena-based Sleeping Giant Citizens Council affiliates with Northern Plains Resource Council. (Helena Independent Record, October 17, 2008)
Some Idaho residents say ‘nay’ to stinky spray – Idaho Rural Council pushes for clean up of animal factory wastewater to protect health of humans and livestock.
(Fort Mill Times, October 11, 2008)
Petitioners fight Brady Trucking Decision – Concern over pollution, noise, and odor spur Western Colorado Congress members to lead petition drive.
(Grand Junction Free Press, October 9, 2008)
Group hopes to halt coal drying plant at South Heart – Dakota Resource Council says coal drying plant should be part of mining permit. (Bismarck Tribune, October 4, 2008)
Environmental group appeals N.D. ruling to allow investment in Big Stone II – Dakota Resource Council wants consideration of the effects of potential carbon dioxide emission penalties on energy costs. (Argus Leader, October 2, 2008)
Wyoming governor pushes for uranium study release – Powder River members concerned about impacts on water supply. (Associated Press, CNN, September 11, 2008)
Poll: High gas prices drive support for drillings – Western Colorado Congress leader says poll shows industry has successfully misled public that drilling in Colorado will lower costs. (Rocky Mountain News, August 18, 2008)
Roan Plateau lease sale a record breaker – Western Colorado Congress says pristine area leased for “bargain basement prices.” (Grand Junction Free Press, August 15, 2008)
Group says BLM way behind in oil and gas inspections – Powder River finds most oil and gas drilling permits in the Powder River Basin are uninspected and that rules are unenforced. (Gillette News-Record, August 3, 2008)
Guest Opinion. U.S. needs new leadership on energy issues - Northern Plains member urges action on renewable energy and climate change. (Billings Gazette, August 2, 2008)
Consumers provided alternative to buying from out of state - Two Northern Plains local chapters run a Local Foods Buying Club. (Billings Gazette, August 1, 2008)
Outdoor Hall of Fame honors four – Powder River founding member inducted for working for coal mine reclamation and water protection. (Casper Star-Tribune, July 20, 2008)
New law cleaning up old oil wells – Dakota Resource Council commends state agency efforts on abandoned oil wells. (Bismarck Tribune, July 17, 2008)
Environmental mishaps precede round of hearings - WCC member Joyce Wizel says new rules needed to handle Colorado oil and gas boom (Rocky Mountain News, July 14, 2008)
Sen. Johnson, others push to restrict livestock imports from Argentina – Dakota Rural Action and WORC support bill to stop spread of hoof and mouth disease. (The Daily Republic, July 11, 2008, registration required)
The Pressure Builds – Producers, landowners and environmentalist square off over natural gas drilling in the U.S. – Western Colorado Congress part of article on community responses to booming energy development. (Wall Street Journal, June 30, 2008)
Gas Drillers in Race for Hearts and Land – Representatives of the Powder River Basin Resource Council and Western Colorado Congress caution New Yorkers about oil and gas drilling. (New York Times, June 29, 2008)
Group wants to protect Sand Creek area from mining – Powder River Basin Resource Council members petition state agency to protect trout stream, rare plants, deer habitat, and unique scenery from hardrock mining.
(KOTA TV, Rapid City, South Dakota, June 25, 2008)
Environmental groups meet on uranium mining development – Dakota Resource Council joined with groups from three states to focus on proposed uranium mining in the region. (The Chadron Record, June 24, 2008)
Oil and Gas Regulation Hearings Begin – Duke Cox of the Western Colorado Congress supports new rules on oil and gas drilling to protect Colorado’s environment and wildlife. (News clip from KCNC 4 News, Denver, Colorado, June 23, 2008)
Drilling: Uncertainty reigns – Powder River Basin Resource Council says coalbed methane industry should have taken steps to protect sage grouse. (Gillette News-Record, June 2, 2008)
Salazars introduce Dominguez-Escalanate NCA – Western Colorado Congress supports protection of Dominquez and Escalante canyons. (Grand Junction Free Press, May 23, 2008)
Rancher questions Tongue water quality – Northern Plains member says salts in river might exceed standards. (Billings Gazette, May 16, 2008)
Competition shows going on foot can be faster than driving – , bikers, and motorists race, sponsored by Northern Plains, in downtown Billings sponsored by Northern Plains. (Billings Gazette, May 15, 2008)
ND pipeline opponents challenge route in court – Dakota Resource Council wants state officials to study alternatives for crude oil pipeline. (Sioux Falls Argus Leader, May 9, 2008)
N.D. attorney general rules against Stark County Commission – State attorney general agrees with Dakota Resource Council’s contention that the county commission violated open meeting laws. (Dickinson Press, May 3, 2008)
Mine zoning goes to court – Dakota Resource Council chapter challenges zoning approval for coal mine. (Bismarck Tribune, April 30, 2008)
Rockefellers’ stance has impact – Western Colorado Congress welcomes Rockefeller family’s denouncement of Exxon Mobil “failure to embrace” renewable energy. (Denver Post, April 30, 2008)
Scrutinizing severance taxes – Powder River Basin Resource Council believes severance tax rates could increase without hurting production or jobs. (Casper Star-Tribune, April 21, 2008)
County backs wilderness designation – Western Colorado Congress says commission’s support of new wilderness area in Colorado is an important step. (Daily Sentinel, April 14, 2008)
Buying local beef makes sense for the people of Wyoming – Powder River’s Gary Packard comments on benefits of local food. (Billings Gazette, April 12, 2008)
County to restage meeting – Dakota Resource Council forces county commission to hold legal meeting. (Bismarck Tribune, March 5, 2008)
EPA approves Montana water standards – Prompted by Northern Plains, new standards would protect farmers from poor-quality water from coalbed methane development. (Casper Star-Tribune, March 4, 2008)
Groups say federal review of Keystone line is inadequate – Dakota Resource Council joins with other groups to question safety and environmental review of proposed tar sands oil pipeline. (Dickinson Press, February 14, 2008)
Geologist calls for water controls – Powder River Basin Resource Council wants better groundwater management. (Casper Star-Tribune, February 7, 2008)
Answer few on gas plant plan – Dakota Resource Council member comments on lack of information on proposed coal mine and gasification plant.
(Bismarck Tribune, January 28, 2008)
Action taken to stop drilling in nuclear blast site area – Western Colorado Congress and Grand Valley Citizens Alliance challenge permits to drill near nuclear site.
(Post Independent, January 18, 2008)
Coal-to-liquids plan lacks promise – Dakota Resource Council member urges investment in biofuels instead of turning coal into gasoline.
(Grand Forks Herald, January 13, 2008)
Plans are delayed – Dakota Resource Council voices concerns with rezoning request to build a proposed coal gasification plant and coal mining.
(The Dickinson Press, January 4, 2008)
BLM imposes $4,000 drilling permit fee – New fee paying estimated cost of processing drilling applications draws support from Western Colorado Congress. (Glenwood Springs Post Independent, January 2, 2008)
