Tag Archives: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke

Study Warns Yellowstone Gateway Communities Could Lose Revenue Due to Fee Hike

roosevelt arch

A new study warns gateway communities around Yellowstone National Park could lose millions in visitor spending if the National Park Service raises entrance fees.

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Lucky Minerals Inc. Working to Build Momentum on Mining Project

Paradise Valley

Opposition to Lucky Minerals Inc. remains strong, in spite of the company’s attempts to ingratiate themselves to locals in the Paradise Valley.

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Pair of Groups Sue Montana Over Lucky Minerals Drilling Plans

Paradise Valley

A pair of environmental and conservation coalitions are suing the state of Montana over its decision to let Lucky Minerals Inc. do drilling north of Yellowstone.

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Forest Service, BLM Look to Expedite Yellowstone Mining Ban Analysis

Paradise Valley

Federal officials are discussing how to expedite their mining ban analysis for land in the Paradise Valley just north of Yellowstone National Park.

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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. Could Start Drilling By End of Year

After getting the go-ahead from the Montana environmental officials, Lucky Minerals Inc. could start drilling in the Paradise Valley by the end of the year.

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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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Hearing Scheduled for Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act

Officials have scheduled a hearing for the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, sponsored by U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT).

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Yellowstone Grizzlies To Be Removed From Endangered Species List

Yellowstone grizzly bears

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced it is removing Yellowstone area grizzly bears from the Endangered Species List.

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