Public Lands

Solar Energy Permitting in Wyoming: New Tool to Help Developers

Wyoming is anticipating a number of new utility scale solar projects in the coming years citing increased interest from developers.…

4 years ago

Biden Orders Conservation of 30% of US Lands and Waters by 2030: What is 30×30?

On January 27, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) on “tackling the climate crisis.” This EO has received…

4 years ago

Tenth Circuit Finds Wyoming Statutes Concerning Data Collection on Public Lands Violate First Amendment

In what is being hailed as a victory for conservation groups, the Tenth Circuit recently held that Wyoming Statutes1 concerning…

7 years ago

A New Order Under the New Administration: The DOI Seeks to Streamline the Federal Leasing Process

On July 6, 2017, Department of the Interior (“DOI”) Secretary Ryan Zinke signed Secretarial Order No. 3354, “Supporting and Improving…

7 years ago

After Years of Planning, the Forest Service Approves Arapahoe Basin’s Ski Area Expansion (WAHOOOO!)

On March 3rd, the attorneys of Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley will embark on our annual ski trip to Arapahoe…

8 years ago

Proposed Public Land Sale Falls to Public Opposition

On February 1, 2017, Representative Jason Chaffetz (UT-R) announced that he would pull a bill proposing to sell more than…

8 years ago

Amended BLM Right Of Way Regulations

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published amended rules governing rights of way granted under Title V of the Federal…

8 years ago

Weighing the Scales: Master Leasing Plan Aims to Balance Oil, Natural Gas and Mining with Conservation of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

Internationally known for rugged landscapes and stunning views, the treasured Arches and Canyonlands National Parks now have a plan, that…

8 years ago

With $646 Billion In Annual Spending, The Outdoor Recreation Industry Has Caught The Eye Of The Hill

Private groups estimate that the outdoor recreation industry generates $646 billion in consumer spending each year and supports 6.1 million…

8 years ago

Wyoming Tangles With BLM Over Wild Horses

What is the “law of the land” and how should it be enforced? These questions drive the interplay between state…

8 years ago