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Victories

Putting the Brakes on Fast Track Oil Shale Development
Another sneak-attack on the 2006 Budget Reconciliation Bill thwarted; this one to prevent public scrutiny of oil shale development.
Robledo Wilderness protected from ORVs
Wilderness protected from destructive off-road vehicle use
Supreme Court Rejects Attack on Monuments
Earthjustice successfully defends authority of the president to create national monuments in lawsuit brought by anti-environmental groups.
Bechtel Surrenders in Bolivia Water Revolt Case
Engineering giant sought $50 million, settles for thirty cents
Bechtel Drops Claim in Bolivia Water Case
Multinational company Bechtel settles $50 million legal claim for thirty cents after water privatization debacle
Threat to Key Grizzly Bear Habitat Averted by Shoshone Oil and Gas Lease Withdrawal
The federal government has withdrawn three oil and gas leases in areas of prime grizzly bear habitat on the Shoshone National Forest in response to a lawsuit filed by conservationists.
Federal Judge Orders State to Reduce Pollution into Everglades
Florida's natural treasure to see stronger pollution controls
Forest Service Halts Yellowstone-Area Oil And Gas Leases
Victory for roadless areas came after objections by Earthjustice
Environmentalists Win Lawsuit Over Power Lines from Mexico to US
Bush administration ignored US environmental requirements for US-owned electricity plants built to feed US grid
Senate Votes to Protect Arctic from More Drilling
Attempt to hijack the Defense Appropriations Bill fails
Settlement Will Help Restore Maui Streams

Streams need proper flows for habitat and taro farming

Harmful Mining Provision Derailed by United Interest Groups
A sneaky effort to allow private companies to mine on public lands without paying a royalty to the taxpayer fails to make it into the 2006 Budget Reconciliation Bill.
Overgrazing on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Grazing reductions on National Monument defended
Utah's First Attempt to Use New Highway Loophole Defeated
State withdraws Weiss Highway claim
Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Gets a Second Look
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been forced to reconsider its denial of Endangered Species protection for this imperiled species.