The Bridger-Teton National Forest is accepting public comments on a proposal to drill 136 natural gas wells in the Upper Hoback Basin, and hunters in Rock Springs, Green River and communities around Southwest Wyoming want to express their opposition to the plan.
In January, the Forest Service hosted three public meetings in Jackson, Bondurant and Pinedale, but not Rock Springs. So on Feb. 28, local sportsmen and other concerned citizens plan to hold their own rally and public comment session at the Rock Springs Holiday Inn.
“We’ve hunted and camped in the Upper Hoback for generations,” said Gaylan Rasmusson, a Rock Springs hunter. “This is a chance for us to let our voice be heard and to say: We support oil and gas development in Wyoming, but some places like the Hoback are too special to drill.”
The meeting in Rock Springs will be the second of its kind in the last six months. Back in September, a crowd of more than 60 gathered to hear a presentation by Citizens for the Wyoming Range.
“It was a good turnout, and that was during hunting season,” said Rasmusson. “This time, we could see as many as 200 show up.”
Those attending will learn the latest about Plains Exploration and Production Company’s (PXP) plan to build 30 miles of new industrial roads, scrape 17 well pads and punch 136 wells in the heart of key mule deer and elk habitat. The crowd will have a chance to hear speakers, ask questions and submit individual comments to the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Deadline for public comments is March 11.
In January, the Forest Service hosted three public meetings in Jackson, Bondurant and Pinedale, but not Rock Springs. So on Feb. 28, local sportsmen and other concerned citizens plan to hold their own rally and public comment session at the Rock Springs Holiday Inn.
“We’ve hunted and camped in the Upper Hoback for generations,” said Gaylan Rasmusson, a Rock Springs hunter. “This is a chance for us to let our voice be heard and to say: We support oil and gas development in Wyoming, but some places like the Hoback are too special to drill.”
The meeting in Rock Springs will be the second of its kind in the last six months. Back in September, a crowd of more than 60 gathered to hear a presentation by Citizens for the Wyoming Range.
“It was a good turnout, and that was during hunting season,” said Rasmusson. “This time, we could see as many as 200 show up.”
Those attending will learn the latest about Plains Exploration and Production Company’s (PXP) plan to build 30 miles of new industrial roads, scrape 17 well pads and punch 136 wells in the heart of key mule deer and elk habitat. The crowd will have a chance to hear speakers, ask questions and submit individual comments to the Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Deadline for public comments is March 11.
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