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Dear Red Rock Forests members and friends:
The Department of Interior released a report today that highlights the flaws in the Bush
Administration's December 2008 Oil and Gas Lease sale in Utah that put up tracts of land near iconic
national parks for sale to the oil and gas industry.
Some of the tracts should have been left out, according to Deputy SOI David Hayes, but some should
be re-offered for leasing.
Read the DOI press release and report:
http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/061109a.html
Among changes recommended by the report are:
» That the BLM work more closely with the Park Service to avoid future listing of parcels too near
national parks or monuments;
Mail :: Inbox: Interior: Utah Oil and Gas Sale Flawed Page 1 of 3
https://webmail.xmission.com/imp/message.php?index=13830 6/17/2009
» That Interior issue specific guidance to help BLM officials decide what parcels are appropriate to
auction off for oil and gas leases if they are near parks or other sensitive landscapes, including those
with wilderness characteristics;
» That BLM create a special team -- picked by the acting BLM director -- to make a final decision on
whether to re-open some of the 77 leases;
» That the BLM, in consultation with the Park Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and state
officials, chart a comprehensive air quality strategy for the region.
Keep those comments coming!
Tell Deputy Hayes that this is a good first step, but there is comprehensive work to be done by the
BLM to ensure long-term, permanent protection for lands near national parks and wilderness quality
lands!
Write to him at:
David Hayes, Assistant Secretary of Interior
Department of Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
or send an email to his assistant at:
c/o: barbara_diehl@ios.doi.gov
or call:
202-208-6291
RED ROCK FORESTS IN NATIONAL REPORT!
Red Rock Forests recently received recognition for our work on stopping oil shale development on
sensitive lands in Utah in the national report, "The True Cost of Chevron: An Alternative Annual
Report." The report has been issued by national and international environmental and social justice
organizations.
To learn more, or get your copy of the report, visit:
www.truecostofchevron.com
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
Like many non-profits, we are being impacted by the recession. Now more than ever, as we are
making strides in the battle over energy development on public lands, we
KEEP UP THE FIGHT
Your contribution helps us continue the vital work of protecting the forests and watersheds of canyon
NEED YOUR HELP TO!
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this email?
www.redrockforests.org/events.htm
protecting the forests and watersheds of canyon country
good news and bad news
Dear Red Rock Forests members and friends:
The Department of Interior released a report today that highlights the flaws in the Bush
Administration's December 2008 Oil and Gas Lease sale in Utah that put up tracts of land near iconic
national parks for sale to the oil and gas industry.
Some of the tracts should have been left out, according to Deputy SOI David Hayes, but some should
be re-offered for leasing.
Read the DOI press release and report:
http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/061109a.html
Among changes recommended by the report are:
» That the BLM work more closely with the Park Service to avoid future listing of parcels too near
national parks or monuments;
Mail :: Inbox: Interior: Utah Oil and Gas Sale Flawed Page 1 of 3
https://webmail.xmission.com/imp/message.php?index=13830 6/17/2009
» That Interior issue specific guidance to help BLM officials decide what parcels are appropriate to
auction off for oil and gas leases if they are near parks or other sensitive landscapes, including those
with wilderness characteristics;
» That BLM create a special team -- picked by the acting BLM director -- to make a final decision on
whether to re-open some of the 77 leases;
» That the BLM, in consultation with the Park Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and state
officials, chart a comprehensive air quality strategy for the region.
Keep those comments coming!
Tell Deputy Hayes that this is a good first step, but there is comprehensive work to be done by the
BLM to ensure long-term, permanent protection for lands near national parks and wilderness quality
lands!
Write to him at:
David Hayes, Assistant Secretary of Interior
Department of Interior
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
or send an email to his assistant at:
c/o: barbara_diehl@ios.doi.gov
or call:
202-208-6291
RED ROCK FORESTS IN NATIONAL REPORT!
Red Rock Forests recently received recognition for our work on stopping oil shale development on
sensitive lands in Utah in the national report, "The True Cost of Chevron: An Alternative Annual
Report." The report has been issued by national and international environmental and social justice
organizations.
To learn more, or get your copy of the report, visit:
www.truecostofchevron.com
WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
Like many non-profits, we are being impacted by the recession. Now more than ever, as we are
making strides in the battle over energy development on public lands, we
KEEP UP THE FIGHT
Your contribution helps us continue the vital work of protecting the forests and watersheds of canyon
NEED YOUR HELP TO!
Are you absolutely sure you want to delete this article? This process cannot be undone and is permanent.
Yes, Delete This Article
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