Tag Archives: Interior Department

Coalition Asks Judge to Invalidate USFWS Grizzly Decision

A coalition of tribal and conservation groups have asked a federal judge to invalidate the decision to remove protections from Yellowstone grizzly bears.

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U.S. Rep Greg Gianforte Introduces Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act in House

Paradise Valley

U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte (R-MT) has introduced legislation to ban mining on public land in the Paradise Valley.

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YGBC Ramps Up Call for Yellowstone-Area Mining Ban

Paradise Valley

The Yellowstone Gateway Business Coalition (YGBC) is ramping up calls for a mining ban in the Paradise Valley outside Yellowstone National Park.

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton Sell More Interagency Annual Passes Following Last Fee Hike

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Since the last National Park Service fee hike, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have sold more all-parks passes than any other in the National Park System.

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Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Supports Mining Ban Outside Yellowstone National Park

Paradise Valley

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has thrown his weight behind a mining ban proposal in the Paradise Valley outside of Yellowstone National Park.

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Up to 10 Yellowstone Workers to Face Punishment for Sexual Harassment

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Up to 10 Yellowstone workers in the maintenance division will face disciplinary action for alleged sexual harassment of female coworkers.

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Lucky Minerals Inc. Gets Go-Ahead to Explore for Gold in Paradise Valley

Lucky Minerals Inc. has been given the go-ahead to explore for gold on private land north of Yellowstone National Park in spite of local opposition.

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Tribes Announce Lawsuit Against USFWS Yellowstone Grizzly Decision on Religious Grounds

Yellowstone grizzly

A group of Native American tribes have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over Yellowstone grizzly delisting, arguing the decision violates their religious freedom.

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Senator Daines Rails Against Sexual Harassment in Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) railed against bullying and sexual harassment in the National Park system—specifically in Yellowstone National Park.

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Superintendent Wenk Promises Action Against Sexual Harassment in Yellowstone Workforce

Yellowstone National Park South Entrance, Yellowstone visitation

Superintendent Dan Wenk has promised action in addressing sexual harassment claims in the Yellowstone National Park workforce.

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