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Conservation Groups Sue Over Wyoming Oil Leases | Casper News
Two conservation groups are suing the federal government over oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Colorado, arguing that environmental laws were violated by leasing 179 square miles for drilling — a move they say threatens critical wildlife migration routes for mule deer and pronghorn. The sale, which generated $34.7 million under a new law slashing royalty rates, prioritizes energy development over land protections, plaintiffs claim. They demand the court cancel the leases and force a reevaluation, while the industry counters that leasing is just the first step and environmental reviews come…
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