Trout Unlimited, Northwest Steelheaders and other conservation groups are making a concerted effort to update the 1872 Mining Law. According to the National Wildlife Federation:
Under this law, mining takes precedence over all other public land uses, including fishing. The Secretary of the Interior is required to sell public land to mining companies, often foreign-owned, for […]
Sportsmen need to stand up for hard rock mining reform now
August 14th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Oregon Conservation News
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