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Wilderness Report #133
January 28, 2005
 
 
 
 
A bi-weekly update on the happenings in the Wilderness movement brought to you by the Wilderness Society's Wilderness Support Center.

In This Issue

 
  • Wilderness Support Center Priorities in the New Year

  • The Wilderness Support Center will be actively engaged in many wilderness campaigns in the coming year.
     
  • Bush Administration Issues Final Plan to Drill in New Mexico's Wildest Grassland

  • On Tuesday, January 25, 2005, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the record of decision (ROD) for oil and gas drilling in Sierra and Otero counties including Otero Mesa,allowing for drilling to occur on 95% of the planning area, contrary to what the BLM had implied.
     
  • Wilderness Book Notes (Jan. 2005)

  • Two new publications worth your consideration.
     
  • Wilderness Brief: Albuquerque Municipal Wilderness Closer to Reality

  • The City of Albuquerque could soon acquire 327 acres of land adjoining the Sandia Mountain Wilderness in order to protect the area from future development. Once acquired, the city-owned property would be managed in a manner consistent with the federal Wilderness Act.
    North Fork Stanislaus River (proposed Wild & Scenic River). Tim Palmer/California Wild Heritage Campaign.
    Please let us know about the recent activities and accomplishments of your Wilderness campaign. Keep in mind that this is a Wilderness specific update. Contact the Wilderness Support Center by email or at 970-247-8788.
     
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