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Feds bar new drilling, mining in Colorado’s Thompson Divide

April 3, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ An aerial view of the Thompson Divide in Colorado. EcoFlight The 20-year ban on new drilling will protect a pristine region that local advocates say is renowned for its wildlife and recreation. The Biden administration Wednesday finalized a 20-year ban on new oil and gas drilling and mining activity on 221,898 acres of ...
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Persistent Drought Could Disrupt Fracking Operations in Western Canada

April 3, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Persistent drought conditions could have a devastating impact on natural gas producers as they aim to ramp up production in anticipation of Canada’s first liquefied natural gas export (LNG) terminal opening, a new report warns.The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the ...
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Governor opposes EPA waste emission charge for oil and gas producers

March 27, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Aerial of Jonah Gas Field in Sublette County, Wy. Photo: EcoFlight CHEYENNE, Wyo. — On Tuesday, March 26, Governor Mark Gordon submitted comments criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rule establishing a waste emission charge for methane discharges from oil and gas facilities.“There is little doubt this proposed rule will likely have significant ...
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Wildlife crossing session set Thursday at Chico Hot Springs

March 27, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Roads cut through the open space of Paradise Valley as seen from an EcoFlight to showcase potential wildlife crossings. Yellowstone Safe Passages will hold a Community Information Session on Thursday at Chico Hot Springs for residents to learn about efforts to help wildlife safety cross U.S. Highway 89 in Park County.Much of ...
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BLM travel plan for Utah canyon clears first court challenge

March 21, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ A federal judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction sought by off-highway vehicle groups. The Green River running through Labyrinth Canyon in Utah. EcoFlight A federal judge has rejected a request by off-highway vehicle groups to halt implementation of a Bureau of Land Management travel management plan that curbs motorized access in a ...
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Congress considers bills to limit public lands protections

March 20, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Three bills being heard by a Congressional subcommittee would limit protections for important habitat and beautiful places. Camp Hale Continental Divide National Monument. EcoFlight The House Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a hearing on March 20 to discuss several bills. Three of this, if passed, will undermine current processes and future ...
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Uphilling, community and a good breakfast

March 19, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Editor:On any given Friday an incredible group of people brave the elements, walk uphill and gather at the Cliffhouse on Buttermilk for a half-priced breakfast.This past Friday, we at EcoFlight were fortunate to be chosen to host the uphill. Such a beautiful morning and everywhere you looked, you saw and sensed community. ...
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Buddy Program students talk land conservation during EcoFlight

March 12, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ EcoFlight founder Bruce Gordon explains land and water conservation rights in the Roaring Fork Valley while flying past Mt. Sopris.Lucy Peterson/The Aspen Times Two months after hundreds of community members submitted comments supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mineral withdrawal of the Thompson Divide, high school students with the Buddy Program flew above ...
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New report hopes to spur action on wildlife crossings

March 11, 2024 News & Media No Comments
Original Post ➡️ Roads cuts through the open space of Paradise Valley as seen from an EcoFlight to showcase potential wildlife crossings in June. Isabel Hicks/ Chronicle Yellowstone Safe Passages, a coalition dedicated to improving the safety of people and wildlife on Montana Highway 89, published a comprehensive assessment of wildlife-vehicle collisions along the stretch between Livingston ...
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Captain’s Blog – March 2024 Whether or not

March 8, 2024 Captain's Blog No Comments
Weather or Not Captain’s Log Starship 1XE, Day 8 in the month March, Earth Calendar year 2024. Before I jump into this month’s Captain’s Blog, I want to invite those of you in the Roaring Fork Valley to join us on March 15th for the Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club at Cliffhouse!EcoFlight is hosting the Cliffhouse ...
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