Federal and State Moves on Wolves Spur More Controversy
The long-running battle over the status of wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains is heading into another critical stretch.
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Cash Crop: Native Grasses
Throughout the West, farmers' fields are covered in tall grass. That's not neglect - it's profitable.
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FEDS Announce Preferred Colorado River Plan
The Bureau of Reclamation announced on June 18, 2007, its preferred management option for the Colorado River basin during drought conditions.
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Draft EIS for Western Energy Corridors Released
The public comment period for a long-delayed EIS draft designating energy corridors in 11 Western states is open.
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FED Report Assesses Western Water Deficits, Makes Recommendations
An extensive report on the growing threats posed to the Colorado River system by climate change, drought, and increasing population is scheduled to be released Feb. 21, 2007.
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FEDS Set Stage for Geothermal Development
The Dept. of Interior released its final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for geothermal energy on Oct. 22, 2008
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6-Year Study of Western Parks Contamination Due Soon
The results of a 6-year study of more than 150 contaminants in representative western US national parks are expected to be released shortly.
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Ozone Forecasts Can Help Reduce Health Problems
As of Oct. 2, 2007, NOAA and EPA are making daily local forecasts of ground level ozone for the entire contiguous U.S. The latest upgrade adds forecast information for 11 Western states, and improves forecasting for 6 others.
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USGS Maps Natural Asbestos in AZ, NV, and UT
In the past few years, there have been several instances in which disturbance of sites containing naturally-occurring asbestos, via construction or other land use changes, has posed a potential health threat. As one tool for reducing such problems, on March 13, 2008, USGS released its fourth in a series of reports on US sites with naturally-occurring asbestos, covering 121 locations in AZ, NV, and UT.
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Judge Rules City Can't Keep Ties With Utility Secret
Great Falls, Montana, wouldn't let its citizens know details of its contracts with a utility. But a judge stopped that.
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