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May 3, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Look West: Public Lands Rule would level the playing field for conservation

Look West: Public Lands Rule would level the playing field for conservation Public Lands Rule would level the playing field for conservation Wednesday, May 3, 2023 The Steese National Conservation Area in Alaska. Ph…

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May 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Look West: Rafters bring momentum to conservation efforts in Colorado's Dolores River Canyon

Look West: Rafters bring momentum to conservation efforts in Colorado's Dolores River Canyon Rafters bring momentum to conservation efforts in Colorado’s Dolores River Canyon Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Rafters along the D…

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May 1, 2023 at 1:34 PM

Look West: Utah politicians visit Israel, gather solutions to rescue Great Salt Lake

Look West: Utah politicians visit Israel, gather solutions to rescue Great Salt Lake Utah politicians visit Israel, gather solutions to rescue Great Salt Lake Monday, May 1, 2023 Tel Aviv skyline from Jaffa, jbdodan…

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April 28, 2023 at 9:30 PM

Look West Monthly: April, In Brief

Look West Monthly: April, In Brief April, in brief Grand Canyon National Park, W. Tyson Joye/National Park Service Key news from April Members of the Havasupai Tribe, Hopi Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, and …

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April 28, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Look West: House passes massive giveaway bill to oil and gas companies

Look West: House passes massive giveaway bill to oil and gas companies H.R.2811 tries to reverse many of the IRA's reforms to the oil and gas leasing program and paves the way for companies to lock up public lands. House passes massiv…

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April 27, 2023 at 1:40 PM

Look West: Senators rush to keep mining law stuck in the 1800s

Look West: Senators rush to keep mining law stuck in the 1800s A bill sponsored by recipients of contributions from the mining industry would make sure companies can dump mine waste on public lands. Senators rush to keep mining law st…

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April 26, 2023 at 1:55 PM

Look West: Rosendale proposes defunding popular conservation and access programs

Look West: Rosendale proposes defunding popular conservation and access programs Despite the bipartisan popularity of outdoor recreation and conservation in Montana, Rosendale has introduced bills that propose to defund LWCF. Rosendal…

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April 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Look West: Arizona revokes water well drilling permits for Saudi-owned farm

Look West: Arizona revokes water well drilling permits for Saudi-owned farm The wells would have helped irrigate farms where Fondomonte grows alfalfa for export to Saudi Arabia to feed dairy cattle. Arizona revokes water well drilling…

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April 24, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Look West: Biden signs environmental justice executive order

Look West: Biden signs environmental justice executive order The Interior Department also announced a variety of funding investments, and the Forest Service announced a proposed rulemaking for forest resilience. Biden signs environmen…

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April 19, 2023 at 1:52 PM

Look West: Fight over Uinta Basin Railway heats up

Look West: Fight over Uinta Basin Railway heats up Fight over Uinta Basin Railway heats up Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Colorado River running through Glenwood Canyon, Colorado; Steve Martin, Flickr The …

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April 18, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Look West: ExxonMobil says it's not interested in the Arctic

Look West: ExxonMobil says it's not interested in the Arctic ExxonMobil says it's not interested in the Arctic  Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Caribou inside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Danielle Brigida, Wikimedia…

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April 17, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: How federal cuts to Colorado River water would affect each state

Look West: How federal cuts to Colorado River water would affect each state How federal cuts to Colorado River water would affect each state Monday, April 17, 2023 Central Arizona Project canal; Onel5969, Wikimedia …

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April 14, 2023 at 1:57 PM

Look West: Judge affirms stricter interpretation of federal mining law

Look West: Judge affirms stricter interpretation of federal mining law Judge affirms stricter interpretation of federal mining law Friday, April 14, 2023 Lithium mine in Nevada, Wikimedia Commons An A…

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April 13, 2023 at 1:52 PM

Look West: Tribes, lawmakers urge Biden to designate Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument

Look West: Tribes, lawmakers urge Biden to designate Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Tribes, lawmakers urge Biden to designate Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Thursday, April 13, 2023…

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April 12, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Look West: Oil and gas companies in New Mexico and Colorado reported an increase in drilling-related spills in 2022

Look West: Oil and gas companies in New Mexico and Colorado reported an increase in drilling-related spills in 2022 Oil and gas companies in New Mexico and Colorado reported an increase in drilling-related spills in 2022 Wednesday, Apr…

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April 11, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Look West: Could the Interior Department cut farmers' access to the Colorado River?

Look West: Could the Interior Department cut farmers' access to the Colorado River? Could the Interior Department cut farmers' access to the Colorado River? Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Irrigation canal in California's I…

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April 10, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Look West: Who does John Hoeven think he represents?

Look West: Who does John Hoeven think he represents? Who does John Hoeven think he represents? Monday, April 10, 2023 North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, USDA In the days after the Bureau of Land Manage…

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April 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Look West: The U.S. needs more power lines to meet clean energy goals

Look West: The U.S. needs more power lines to meet clean energy goals The U.S. needs more power lines to meet clean energy goals Friday, April 7, 2023 Wind energy development in the California Desert. Photo courtesy…

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April 6, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Look West: Grijalva calls on Biden administration to halt Resolution Copper mine

Look West: Grijalva calls on Biden administration to halt Resolution Copper mine Grijalva calls on Biden administration to halt Resolution Copper mine Thursday, April 6, 2023 Source: @NRDems U.S. Repr…

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April 5, 2023 at 2:04 PM

Look West: Feds disburse funds to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions

Look West: Feds disburse funds to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions Feds disburse funds to prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Pronghorn. Photo by Ryan Howell, BLM Flickr U.…

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April 4, 2023 at 1:51 PM

Look West: EPA proposes first Superfund site on Navajo Nation land

Look West: EPA proposes first Superfund site on Navajo Nation land EPA proposes first Superfund site on Navajo Nation land Tuesday, April 4, 2023 EPA contractor and Diné College interns collecting water and sediment…

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April 3, 2023 at 1:53 PM

Look West: Are oil and gas leasing reforms being implemented in Nevada?

Look West: Are oil and gas leasing reforms being implemented in Nevada? Are oil and gas leasing reforms being implemented in Nevada? Monday, April 3, 2023 Modern oil and gas drill rig and pad near Railroad Valley. S…

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March 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Look West Monthly: March, In Brief

Look West Monthly: March, In Brief March, in brief President Biden delivers his remarks at the 2023 Conservation in Action Summit. Credit: @POTUS via Twitter Key news from March At the 2023 Conservat…

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March 31, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Look West: A seismic shift in public lands management

Look West: A seismic shift in public lands management A seismic shift in public land management Friday, March 31, 2023 Conway Summit ACEC in California. Photo: Bob Wick, BLM. The Biden administration …

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March 30, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Look West: Biodiversity and renewable energy on the San Pedro

Look West: Biodiversity and renewable energy on the San Pedro Biodiversity and renewable energy on the San Pedro River Thursday, March 30, 2023 San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM. …

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March 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Look West: House majority aims for Interior Department cuts

Look West: House majority aims for Interior Department cuts House majority aims for Interior Department cuts Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Interior Department Headquarters, Wikimedia Commons As budget sea…

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March 28, 2023 at 1:40 PM

Look West: Time for a mediator on the Colorado River?

Look West: Time for a mediator on the Colorado River? Time for a mediator on the Colorado River? Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt. Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 For…

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March 27, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Look West: To keep his promise to Alaska, Biden must fast-track durable protections

Look West: To keep his promise to Alaska, Biden must fast-track durable protections To keep his promise to Alaska, Biden must fast-track durable protections Monday, March 27, 2023 National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, …

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March 24, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Look West: BLM to hold solar lease sale in Southern Colorado despite transmission concerns

Look West: BLM to hold solar lease sale in Southern Colorado despite transmission concerns BLM to hold solar lease sale in Southern Colorado despite transmission concerns Friday, March 24, 2023 Solar farm in Colorad…

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March 23, 2023 at 1:56 PM

Look West: Oak Flat expected to be mined for copper

Look West: Oak Flat expected to be mined for copper Oak Flat expected to be mined for copper Thursday, March 23, 2023 Open pit copper mine in Pima County, Arizona. Credit: decentjoyce via Wikimedia Commons …

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March 22, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Look West: Biden grants new protections, more on the horizon

Look West: Biden grants new protections, more on the horizon Biden grants new protections, more on the horizon  Wednesday, March 22, 2023 President Biden delivers his remarks at the 2023 Conservation in Action Summi…

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March 21, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Look West: Biden designates Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range national monuments

Look West: Biden designates Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range national monuments Biden designates Avi Kwa Ame and Castner Range national monuments Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Spirit Mountain in southern Nevada. Credit: Wes …

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March 20, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Look West: Can cloud seeding save the Colorado River?

Look West: Can cloud seeding save the Colorado River? Can cloud seeding save the Colorado River? Monday, March 20, 2023 Cloud seeding generator in the Ruby Mountains of Elko, NV. Credit: DRI Science via Flickr …

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March 17, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Look West: Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument

Look West: Biden plans to designate Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument The designation will be the largest land conservation action of Biden's presidency so far, and will make good on a commitment made last November. Biden plans to de…

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March 16, 2023 at 1:44 PM

Look West: House Republicans unveil 'Big Oil wish list'

Look West: House Republicans unveil 'Big Oil wish list' The package would reverse many of the Inflation Reduction Act's oil and gas reforms and gut NEPA, but has little chance of becoming law. House Republicans unveil 'Big Oil wish li…

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March 15, 2023 at 1:54 PM

Look West: A week of mixed messages in Alaska

Look West: A week of mixed messages in Alaska The Biden administration revoked a land swap deal that would have allowed a road through the Izembek refuge, but also approved the Willow project. A week of mixed messages in Alaska Wednes…

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March 14, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Look West: Biden green-lights 'carbon bomb' in Alaska

Look West: Biden green-lights 'carbon bomb' in Alaska Meanwhile, Biden is missing an opportunity to make good on a widely-supported commitment to protect Avi Kwa Ame during his visit to Las Vegas today. Biden green-lights 'carbon bomb…

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March 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Look West: Biden announces Arctic protections, but drilling decision looms

Look West: Biden announces Arctic protections, but drilling decision looms Interior is protecting millions of acres of land and ocean in the Arctic, but is also expected to approve the Willow oil and gas project. Biden announces Arcti…

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March 10, 2023 at 3:04 PM

Look West: It's been 100 days since Biden promised to protect Avi Kwa Ame

Look West: It's been 100 days since Biden promised to protect Avi Kwa Ame It's been 100 days since Biden promised to protect Avi Kwa Ame Friday, March 10, 2023 Avi Kwa Ame, Center for Western Priorities  …

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March 9, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Look West: Why is Manchin holding Daniel-Davis' nomination in limbo?

Look West: Why is Manchin holding Daniel-Davis' nomination in limbo? Why is Manchin holding Daniel-Davis’ nomination in limbo? Thursday, March 9, 2023 U.S. Senator Joe Manchin; Third Way Think Tank, Flickr …

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March 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Look West: Biden plans to protect Avi Kwa Ame next week

Look West: Biden plans to protect Avi Kwa Ame next week Biden plans to protect Avi Kwa Ame next week Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Rock formations near Spirit Mountain, Center for Western Priorities Presid…

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March 7, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Look West: Interior plans to unnecessarily offer hundreds of thousands of acres for drilling

Look West: Interior plans to unnecessarily offer hundreds of thousands of acres for drilling Interior plans to unnecessarily offer hundreds of thousands of acres for drilling Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Aerial view of na…

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March 6, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Look West: U.S. makes big investment in Tribal bison restoration

Look West: U.S. makes big investment in Tribal bison restoration U.S. makes big investment in Tribal bison restoration Monday, March 6, 2023 Bison grazing in Yellowstone National Park; Paul Cross, USGS …

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March 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Look West: Public land conservation lagging in Western states

Look West: Public land conservation lagging in Western states Public land conservation lagging in Western states Friday, March 3, 2023 Legislation to protect Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands has languished in congress fo…

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March 2, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Look West: Biden administration offers $116M for local conservation projects

Look West: Biden administration offers $116M for local conservation projects Biden administration offers $116M for local conservation projects Thursday, March 2, 2023 Bald eagles in Pinedale, Wyoming. Photo: Mark Th…

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March 1, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Look West: Explore Caja del Rio

Look West: Explore Caja del Rio Explore Caja del Rio  Wednesday, March 1, 2023 The Center for Western Priorities is excited to share the latest film in our Road to 30: Postcards series about the Caj…

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February 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM

Look West Monthly: February, In Brief

Look West Monthly: February, In Brief February, in brief Lake Powell dropped to a historic low and is just 32 feet away from being unable to generate hydropower. Photo: arbyreed, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Key n…

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February 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM

Look West: Time is running out for oil and gas rulemaking

Look West: Time is running out for oil and gas rulemaking Time is running out for oil and gas rulemaking Tuesday, February 28, 2023 A pumpjack operates on Bureau of Land Management land, BLM Wyoming T…

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February 27, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Look West: Less than 3% of Big Oil’s profits could slash emissions

Look West: Less than 3% of Big Oil’s profits could slash emissions Less than 3% of Big Oil’s profits could slash emissions Monday, February 27, 2023 Methane flaring in an oil field in New Mexico. Photo: Blake Thornb…

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February 24, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Look West: After centuries of theft, the government is asking Tribes to help manage land

Look West: After centuries of theft, the government is asking Tribes to help manage land After centuries of theft, the government is asking Tribes to help manage land Friday, February 24, 2023 The sign greeting visi…

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