Statement on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein

Statement on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein

DENVER—California Senator Dianne Feinstein has died at age 90. Center for Western Priorities Executive Director Jennifer Rokala released the following statement: “Dianne Feinstein was one of America’s great conservation champions. In her first term, she led the effort...
Estonian company gives up on Utah oil shale leases

Estonian company gives up on Utah oil shale leases

An Estonian oil company has given up on plans to mine oil shale from national public lands in Utah. Enefit notified the Bureau of Land Management that it will relinquish its existing exploration leases and proposed a plan to clean up its research and development work...
It’s time to talk about draining Lake Powell

It’s time to talk about draining Lake Powell

As the Bureau of Reclamation works toward a 2026 plan for managing the Colorado River, a scenario that has long been favored by environmental advocates but dismissed as impossible is now being discussed across the West: draining Lake Powell and returning Glen Canyon...