Wild Lands

The Latest On: Wild Lands

July 17, 2018 | Press Release

Coalition of Tribal, Conservation Advocates Seeks to Join DEQ Enforcement Lawsuit Against Hecla Mining CEO

Montana DEQ has determined that Baker is in violation of Montana’s “bad actor” statute

July 5, 2018 | In the News: Utah Public Radio

Concern About A ‘Culture Of Secrecy’ In U.S. Department Of The Interior

Yvonne Chi, Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office: “We have not seen this degree of delay before. That’s why we’re questioning this culture of secrecy.”

July 2, 2018 | Press Release: Victory

Federal Court Ruling Protects Wild Lands in Bitterroot National Forest

Travel Plan protects some of the wildest landscapes in the continental United States

June 28, 2018 | Article

We’re Suing to Save a World-Famous Canoeing Wilderness From Mining Pollution

There are 1,100 clear, peaceful lakes in Minnesota’s Boundary Waters wilderness. The Trump administration wants to add a sulfide mine or two.

June 26, 2018 | Press Release

Environmental Groups Target Culture of Secrecy at Zinke’s Interior Department with New Lawsuit

Under Secretary Ryan Zinke, the Interior Department has rolled back transparency measures, keeping the American people in the dark about lands and resources that belong to them

June 25, 2018 | Press Release

Lawsuit Aims to Prevent Mining Pollution near Boundary Waters Wilderness in Minnesota

The Department of Interior reinstates 50-year-old mining leases upstream of the Boundary Waters

June 21, 2018 | In the News: KYUK

Alaska Joins Legal Battle Over Hard Rock Mining Regulation

Jan Hasselman, Attorney, Earthjustice: "The proposed rule explicitly stated that it doesn’t preempt or usurp any state authorities. In fact, it was designed to work alongside existing requirements."

June 20, 2018 | Article

Stopping the Big Florida Swindle

Florida legislators stole funds earmarked for conservation to pay for salaries and agency-operating expenses. On behalf of millions of Floridians, Earthjustice fought back—and we just won.

June 15, 2018 | Press Release: Victory

Florida Judge Rules in Favor of Conservation Groups on Constitutional Amendment for Land Acquisition

Ruling is a major victory for conservation in Florida

May 29, 2018 | Press Release: Victory

Court Rules Montana Illegally Approved Gold Exploration License Near Yellowstone

Montana Department of Environmental Quality must complete more extensive environmental review of Lucky Minerals’ drilling plan

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