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GearJunkieApr 1, 2026National News

The 10 Public Lands Most at Risk for Mining and Drilling

Senator Mike Lee introduced a resolution to nullify the BLM's resource management plan for the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument.

The 10 Public Lands Most at Risk for Mining and Drilling
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President Trump's 2025 executive orders prioritizing energy and mineral production have sparked legislative battles over 10 public land sites. The article details efforts by GOP lawmakers to nullify conservation protections in favor of mining and drilling across Alaska, Arizona, Utah, and Minnesota.

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