Captain Obvious Strikes Again

June 2018 by Greg Walcher

The paper’s crack reporters filed requests under the Freedom of Information Act, demanding public release of “secret” emails explaining why the Interior Department recommended, and President Trump approved, shrinking Bears’ Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2016
PLF scores another win for property rights

The Disappearance of State Mining Departments

May 2011
Unfortunately, mining is politically unpopular and support of the mining industry, no matter how many jobs it brings to a state, even in times of difficult financial need, is never popular among politicians of any stripe.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2016
• More roadblocks in southern California
• Greater Sage-grouse withdrawals

Taking on the EPA, Sasquatch, Ratchilla and Gold Dredging

September 2014
...we packed up our two dredges and headed for our claim about an hour away on the South Fork of the Clearwater to dredge openly in opposition to the EPA.

MMAC Update

November 2016
Within these districts, some of the roads and trails have been reopened for access, critical habitat designations have been scaled back, and a few Mining Districts were completely removed from proposed withdrawals.

Can't We Just Do Something?

July 2011
We know we lack critical minerals. We know the causes. We know the need. We have the knowledge we need right now. Why can’t we just take action and fix the problem?

Government Takes Land for Open Space

March 2014
Rather than using the practice of government seizure of private property to promote economic development, the county is using it to preserve open space.

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