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We shouldn’t be drilling national forests. They’re there for special reasons and I don’t think we should diminish those reasons. Even if you do it well, you’re changing the character of these lands. 
—Wyoming’s former Senator Craig Thomas
Take a Stand for Wyoming's Future...
In the last two years, hunters, anglers, ranchers, elected officials, labor unions, tourism groups, recreationists, conservationists and many others have worked to protect the Wyoming Range from future oil and gas development. This effort began in earnest after the Forest Service tried leasing 44,700 acres along the Range's eastern flank several years ago. Wyoming citizens helped suspend these leases and then Senator John Barrasso introduced the 2007 Wyoming Range Legacy Act in Congress to ensure the Wyoming Range could not be leased again.
Currently, the Forest Service has started a process to determine if leasing should occur within the 44,700 acres. One outcome could be that the eastern flank is handed over to industry before legislation is able to protect it for good. Alternatively, the Forest Service could decide that these 44,700 acres are too special and withdraw them from leasing. Your voice and input can make the difference.
Learn more about this topic here.It's Simple:
Write or email the Forest Service today and tell them what the Wyoming Range means to you. Let them know they need to cancel and withdraw the 44,700 acres of proposed leases and respect the spirit of our Wyoming Range Legacy Act.
Submit comments to the Forest Service by April 28th, 2008
Mail written comments to:
Stephen Haydon, Forest Minerals Staff
Bridger-Teton National Forest
P.O. Box 1888
Jackson, WY 83001-1888
or just easily send an email