State: Colorado, Oregon

Region: Colorado and Oregon

Description:

While separated by some 1,000 miles, rural communities in Western Colorado and Southern Oregon find themselves facing down the same industry. The proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project in southwest Oregon would provide an outlet to overseas markets for natural gas extracted in western Colorado and the Mountain West.

State: Oregon

Region: Southeast Oregon

Description: The Owyhee Canyonlands region consists of over 1.9 million acres and is home to a thriving diversity of plant and animals species, including sage grouse, pronghorns, big horn sheep, and golden eagles.  This area also provides rich recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all types... read more