Renewable Energy on Public Lands Report
10 ways to be smart from the start
In the West, common sense is as abundant as the wind and sun – and sportsmen suggest using all three as our country rapidly develops its renewable energy sources.
Hunters and anglers realize how important energy is, and we support renewable energy development on Western public lands. We want it done thoughtfully, however, to conserve fish and wildlife habitat and water quality. And, given our passion for the land, sportsmen want a voice in shaping renewable energy strategy.
In the rush to tap new energy sources, it’s important to do it the right way and in the right places. That way, we won’t repeat the mistakes of poorly planned oil and gas development that continues to threaten some of the West’s cherished public lands, including special places where families have hunted and fished for generations.
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Western Sportsmen Applaud Common-Sense Leasing Reforms
Hunters and anglers say Secretary Salazar’s announcement could lead to balance and fairness in public lands management
January 6, 2010 (Denver) – Sportsmen across the West today applauded Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement that he intends to restore balance and common sense to energy development on America’s public lands.
In November, Salazar said his agency would conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s onshore energy programs to “find out how we can make them more efficient and more rational.” The initiatives he introduced today were welcomed by hunters and anglers concerned that oil and gas drilling are threatening important fish and wildlife habitats on Western public lands.
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