October 17, 2017 Gabe Brown will speak on soil health, livestock grazing, and stacking enterprises on Friday, November 10 in Sheridan. Brown, who ranches and farms east of Bismarck, ND, is one of the most sought after speakers for no-till, cover crops, livestock grazing, and soil health presentations in the United States. The event will […]
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Say “no” to EOG Resources application for injection well in Laramie County
This editorial appeared in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Water. Potable drinking water is absolutely necessary for those living in rural Laramie County. The eastern two thirds of Laramie County is designated as a water shortage area. Rural residents get their potable water from wells in the Ogallala Aquifer, also known as the High Plains Aquifer, which […]
Powder River Basin Resource Council Statement on EPA’s Decision to Repeal the Clean Power Plan
October 15, 2017 “We are disappointed that EPA chose to prioritize marginal corporate profits over public health. The Clean Power Plan was grounded in good science and good law, and it was supported by citizens and businesses from around the country, including here in Wyoming. Reducing our carbon pollution to safe and sustainable levels is […]
Delinquent Mineral Taxes and Budget Deficits: A Case for Reform
Mineral tax revenue is extremely important to Wyoming counties and schools. Over the course of the past five months, Powder River reached out to treasurers in 12 counties and discovered a $42 million deficit in mineral tax collection. In our recent report, Mineral Tax Delinquency and Budget Deficits, we offered several suggestions that, if followed, […]
