Environmental Quality Archives — Page 3 of 5

Energy Dominance: Wyoming is ground zero for ‘energy dominance’ mandate

by Dustin Bleizeffer | September 6, 2018 | Environmental Quality, Lands

A new “energy dominance” policy has made Wyoming ground zero for the Trump administration’s anti-regulatory, top-down mandate to promote energy extraction over all other uses on our public lands. And it’s affecting every aspect of the Wyoming Outdoor Council’s work....

State’s inaction costs counties millions in wasted, untaxed natural gas

by Dustin Bleizeffer | March 21, 2018 | Air, Environmental Quality

The Outdoor Council is asking the state to implement best practices in oil and gas fields that would save the state and counties millions of dollars by curbing intentional flaring and venting, and unintentional leaks of natural gas. The Wyoming Natural Gas Waste...

Speak out!

by Lisa McGee | February 7, 2017 | Air, Environmental Quality, Lands, Water

There’s a lot of bad news coming out of Washington these days, and Wyoming’s delegation needs to hear from you. Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso is leading an effort to strip the BLM of its ability to reduce waste and deter pollution from oil and gas operations. After a...

There is still time to comment on Governor Mead’s Energy Strategy

by gliffen | October 21, 2015 | Environmental Quality

Earlier this year, Governor Mead’s office hosted listening sessions around the state to collect thoughts from the public on the second phase of the Wyoming Energy Strategy. The governor’s office has now compiled the results of those listening sessions into...

Media Release: Bold New Rule Will Cut Oil and Gas Air Pollution in Wyoming

by gliffen | May 19, 2015 | Air, Environmental Quality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2015 Contact: Kelsey Robinson, (512) 691-3404, krobinson@edf.org Chris Merrill, (307) 349-7288, chris@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org Bold New Rule Cuts Oil and Gas Air Pollution in Wyoming To improve regional air quality, state leaders...

You Can Help Protect the People of Pinedale

by gliffen | April 28, 2015 | Air, Environmental Quality

Show your support for proposed air pollution controls that will help protect people who live and work in the Pinedale area. The EQC will hold a hearing in Pinedale on May 19 where these rules will be considered. We hope that the proposed rules will be approved at this...

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