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Go to Press Releases News Articles TV and Radio Coverage       PRESS RELEASE ARCHIVES   Groups plan suit to prevent BLM from shortchanging Colorado 06/16/2008 (pdf) BLM ignores Colorado officials, will offer Roan leases 06/09/2008 (pdf) Roan Plateau comments again overwhelmingly favor protection 11/26/2007 (pdf) A Long History of Public Support 07/23/2007 (pdf) Campaign disappointed in BLM decision 06/07/2007 (pdf) Thanking the Congressmen for a leasing time-out 05/15/2007 (pdf) Wildlife, red conservatiocreation ann groups protest plan 10/16/2006 (pdf) Proposed plan dramatically underestimates impacts 9/25/2006 (21.7kb, pdf) Diverse voices call on the BLM to “do the right thing”4/8/2005 (103kb, pdf) Colo Wildlife Federation calls for protection of Roan Plateau 3/2/2005 (12kb,pdf) Community Alternative Unveiled for Roan Plateau 1/26/2005 (16kb,pdf) BLM draft plan shows no need to drill on Roan Plateau 12/29/2004 (15kb, pdf) Community leaders ask BLM for a better balanced Roan Plateau plan 11/23/2004 (12kb, pdf) Save Roan Plateau campaign will use comment period to win fair, middle-ground plan 11/16/2004 (18kb, pdf) Analysis shows interior department overstated roan plateau's gas potential by more than 3,000% 10/27/2004 (111kb, pdf) Garfield County businesses support balanced Roan Plateau plan 2/9/2004 (14kb, pdf) 86% of Plateau's natural gas available without drilling top 1/2/2004 (12kb, pdf) Colorado BLM reverses six-year citizen's wilderness policy 10/30/2003 (102kb, pdf) America's wildlands stripped of future protection 9/30/2003 (97kb, pdf) Local governments call for balanced management on Roan 12/17/2002 (90kb, pdf)   - return to top - TELEVISON COVERAGE ARCHIVES Local business owners support protection of Roan Plateau 2/9/2004 (1.2Mb realmedia) Footage courtesy of CBS Grand Junction affiliate KREX-TV and Hoak Media LLC - return to top - RADIO COVERAGE ARCHIVES Campaign activist Steve Smith discussing the Roan Plateau campaign on ENN Radio February 2004 (1.6Mb mp3 file) Audio footage courtesy of Icicle Networks and ENN Radio - return to top - PRESS COVERAGE ARCHIVES House OKs Roan Plateau drilling ban Rocky Mountain News - 08/06/2007 House approves drilling ban on Roan KJCT 8 News - 08/04/2007 Salazar wins delay in Roan Plateau plan Summit Daily News - 08/04/2007 DOW wants Roan issues to be put on 'front burner' Grand Junction Sentinel - 08/03/2007 Interior grants state more Roan review Rocky Mountain News - 08/03/2007 Group works to save native trout on the roan plateau KJCT 8 News - 08/03/2007 Salazar presses interior on Roan Drilling Denver Post - 07/25/2007 (pdf) Sign of things to come on the Roan Post Independent - 07/16/2007 (pdf) What will wilderness look like? Vail Daily News - 07/16/2007 (pdf) Sen. Salazar: Hold stays on Roan GJ Daily Sentinel - 07/13/2007 (pdf) We don't need to be gluttons for gas Vail Daily News - 07/07/2007 (pdf) Ritter, Salazar tour Roan and ask for more time GJ Sentinel - 07/04/2007 (pdf) Officials: Move slow on the Roan Rocky Mountain News - 07/04/2007 (pdf) Salazar block Bush Nominee over Roan Drilling Vail Daily News - 06/28/2007 (pdf) Editorial: Roan NY Times - 06/25/2007 (pdf) Ravaging a treasure Wash. Post - 06/25/2007 (pdf) Roan could net $1Billion GJ Sentinel - 06/25/2007 (pdf) New Road on Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 06/25/2007 (pdf) Kathleen Curry LTE GJ Sentinel - 06/19/2007 (pdf) BLM turns deaf ear GJ Sentinel - 06/17/2007 (pdf) Act of Congress can protect Roan GJ Sentinel - 06/17/2007 (pdf) BLM: Drill the Roan Post Independant - 06/09/2007 (pdf) Innovative Roan Plan Post Independant - 06/08/2007 (pdf) Gas Executive Claims don't stand up GJ Sentinel - 06/05/2007 (pdf) Good things about Developing Roan Post Independant - 06/04/2007 (pdf) Roan Plateau LTE GJ Sentinel - 05/27/2007 (pdf) Oil Shale Reserve Drilling, Good for Colorrado GJ FreePress - 05/22/2007 (pdf) Roan Leasing Delay is entirely appropriate GJ Sentinel - 05/20/2007 (pdf) The Roan Bonanza Rocky Mountain News - 05/17/2007 (pdf) Roan leasing delay is entirely appropriate GJ Sentintel - 05/16/2007 (pdf) Roan delay lauded by officials GJ Sentintel - 05/16/2007 (pdf) Congressmen call for delay on Roan drilling GJ Sentintel - 05/15/2007 (pdf) Enviros say time is running out GJ Sentintel - 05/08/2007 (pdf) Roan Plateau Energy Hearing Cancelled Gj Sentinel - 05/02/2007 (pdf) Mr. Neubecker goes to Washington Valley Journal - 05/03/2007 (pdf) Gas Group release sparks questions GJ Sentinel - 04/27/2007 (pdf) Congressmen solicit feedback on Roan Assoc.Press - 02/14/2007 (pdf) Alternatives to Gas Drilling for Roan GJ Sentinel - 02/13/2007 (pdf) Users of Roan will have to adapt GJ Sentinel - 9/15/2006 (pdf) BLM plan calls for drilling Roan GJ Sentinel - 9/08/2006 (pdf) Silt reaffirms no-drilling stance for Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 8/29/2006 (pdf) Outdoor crowd plays larger role in west development Spokesmanreview - 8/27/2006 (link) Unhappy hunting grounds GJ Sentinel - 8/20/2006 (link) Let public comment on Roan drilling Denver Post - 8/2006 (pdf) Community leaders ask BLM for a better balanced Roan Plateau plan 08/13/2006 (link) Colorado senator demands input Infozine - 07/02/2006 (link) Salazar: Backlash against drilling may loom Denver Post - 06/28/2006 (link) Salazar attacks BLM leases Rocky Mountain News - 06/28/2006 (link) Mesa drilling now top priority Denver Post - 06/13/2006 (link) Final plan out this summer Summit Daily - 05/14/2006 (62kb,pdf) New Roads cut across Roan Plateau Denver Post - 05/17/2006 (link) Williams strikes it big Denver Post - 04/09/2006 (link) Roads on energy rich plateau Denver Post - 03/09/2006 (pdf) Rigs on the horizon for Roan Plateau Post Independent - 10/19/2005 A drilling rig visible on the skyline atop the Roan Plateau DNR takes high road for drilling on the Roan GJ Sentinel - 9/26/2005 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial. BLM retiree, environmentalist bridge gaps to safeguard wildlife Summit Daily News - 9/19/2005 Bastable and Elderkin seem like an odd couple when it comes to environmental activism.. Rifle states official position on Roan Post Independent - 9/15/2005 Rifle states its official position on Roan...leave the top alone. Commissioners hammer out final comments on Roan plan Post Independent - 9/13/2005 As deadline looms, Commissioners try to forumalate final position. Agency presents new plan for Roan Post Independent - 8/17/2005 DNR presents plan presents plan for the Roan. Gas operator wants to construct new access road on the Roan GJ Sentinel - 8/14/2005 Wlliams asks BLM permission to build a new road through the Roan planning area. Locals worry about Roan Plateau water GJ Sentinel - 8/11/2005 State wildlife and local officials say tougher rules may be required. Groups seek greater watershed protection in Roan plan GJ Sentinel - 8/10/2005 Tougher language and management approaches needed to protect watersheds in Roan planning area. U.S. Make Drilling Compensation Voluntary Washington Post - 8/5/2005 Federal land managers have quietly made it voluntary for companies to compensate for oil and gas development. BLM, cooperating agencies move toward agreement on Roan Post Independent - 7/31/2005 BLM and agencies get a closer to agreement at recent meeting. BLM seeks consensus on drilling GJ Sentinel - 7/31/2005 BLM asks cooperating agencies for input on management of Roan Plateau. GAO: Drilling permits trump inspection work Denver Post - 7/22/2005 Investigators say regulators so busy processing permits, they can't police effect on the environment. There’s reason enough to protect Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 7/17/2005 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial. BLM, agencies critique Roan Plateau plan draft Post Independent - 7/14/2005 Lack of information, outmoded data the prime failings of the plan according to some. Sierra Club lists Roan Plateau as in danger from gas drilling Denver Post - 7/4/2005 Sierra Club lists Roan Plateau as one of more than 50 endangered places in the nation. BLM summarizes Roan comments Post Independent - 6/29/2005 BLM unveils summary of Roan Plateau public comments. Roan Plateau resource planning begins Post Independent - 6/29/2005 BLM and cooperating agencies hold their first planning meeting. Groups want update on Road drilling estimates GJ Sentinel - 6/4/2005 Conservationists send “friendly reminder” to the BLM. BLM should heed this call of the wild GJ Sentinel - 4/24/2005 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial State wildlife officials fault Roan Proposal Denver Post - 4/22/2005 Say plan underestimates impact on wildlife and economic benefits of hunting. There is no legal mandate to lease all of the Roan GJ Sentinel - 4/18/2005 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel editorial Staged drilling concept gains support Post Independent - 4/14/2005 The natural gas industry wants as many as 3000 wells drilled on top. Law may decide Roan debate Post Independent - 4/13/2005 The central debate over the Roan Plateau may be moot if a federal official is right. Reps: Protect top of the Roan Post Independent - 4/12/2005 John Salazar asks BLM not to approve drilling on top of the Plateau for next 20 years. "Fair balance" urged on Roan Denver Post - 4/11/2005 Save Roan Plateau coalition and supporters ask the BLM to protect the Roan. City's Roan Plateau role up in the air Post Independent - 4/6/2005 It's a question that has been clouded for more than two months. Denver Post Point/Counterpoint on the Roan Plateau - 4/3/2005 Conservation viewpoint Industry viewpoint Bureau deadline for Roan comments nears GJ Sentinel - 4/3/2005 Tens of thousands of comments have been received by the BLM. Salzar listens to local Roan concernes Post Independent - 4/3/2005 Salazar listens to thoughts and concerns of local elected officials. It's time to decide on Roan Plateau Post Independent - 3/31/2005 Glenwood Springs Post Independent Editorial Williams to ramp up gas drilling in Garfield Daily Camera - 3/26/2005 Williams plans to boost activity beyond even recent projections. County crafts comment letter Post Independent - 3/23/2005 GarCo commissioners raise concerns about EIS and potential drilling mandate. Rifle City Council still undecided on the Roan Post Independent - 3/10/2005 City Council on both sides of the issue while trying to formulate a position. County stands in middle on Roan GJ Sentinel - 3/6/2005 Certain local elected officials have started crafting their position on Roan Plateau. Roan Plateau plans need a second look Denver Post - 3/5/2005 Denver Post Editorial GarCo commissioners deny lobbying on Roan Post Independent - 2/25/2005 GarCo commissioners deny asking Moffat County to support drilling on Roan Plateau. People get more time to comment on Roan Denver Post - 2/19/2005 BLM extends Roan Plateau public comment period to April 11. County Roan Plateau hearing draws hundreds Post Independent - 2/3/2005 County commissioners got an earful wednesday night. Most speakers at hearing oppose Roan Plateau drilling GJ Sentinel - 2/3/2005 The majority of the several hundred people said Save the Roan Plateau. Gas drilling opponents want Roan spared Aspen Times - 2/3/2005 Close to 200 people showed up to lobby the Garfield County commissioners last night. Garfield County towns oppose plateau drilling Denver Post - 1/28/2005 Four Garfield County towns voted to protect the top of Roan Plateau. Campaign comes up with sixth option Post Independent - 1/27/2005 Municipalities in Garfield voting to keep drilling off the public lands atop Roan Plateau. Too drill or not to drill? Vail Trail - 1/26/2005 A classic Western controversy surrounds the proposed gas drilling on the Roan Plateau. Public says don't drill on Roan Post Independent - 1/14/2005 That was the message sent loud and clear to Rifle city officials. Residents urge council to protect Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 1/13/2005 Rifle City Council members heard from residents and interested parties wednesday night. Critics:Drilling on top of Roan Plateau not worthwhile CBS 4 Denver - 12/30/2004 Groups say BLM's numbers show drilling isn't worth potential damage to the plateau. Western states will tap out natural gas Denver Post - 12/28/2004 Study says federal lands in the Roan Plateau hold about 35 days of natural gas. Salazar: 'Protect the top' of plateau Post Independent - 12/24/2004 Salazar is reiterating the support he voiced during his election campaign. Whose local control? GJ Sentinel - 12/19/2004 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial BLM says public should put Roan concerns in writing Post Independent - 12/17/2004 Members of the public had more questions than federal officials had answers. Drilling prospects raises more questions than gas GJ Sentinel - 12/16/2004 Concerns were raised at the second of three public meetings. Mixed reviews for plan to drill on Roan Plateau Denver Post - 12/16/2004 Reviews mixed as BLM takes its Roan Plateau oil and gas drilling plan on the road. Environmentalists call EnCana drilling plan review incomplete Post Independent - 12/15/2004     BLM claims plan to drill more than 300 wells northwest of the Roan Plateau area will have no significant impact Two options could curb backcountry fun on Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 12/14/2004 BLM official says two management proposals could "dramatically reduce" backcountry recreation atop the Roan Plateau Roan plan could reduce deer habitat Post Independent - 12/13/2004 BLM says preferred alternative could reduce mule deer numbers by a third Groups dispute BLM timetable for Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 12/12/2004 Groups say drilling of top of Roan Plateau may come sooner than plan says Wait 20 years before deciding Roan top's fate Post Independent - 12/09/2004 Glenwood Springs Post Independent editorial Analysis: Plateau top drilling could start sooner Post Independent - 12/09/2004 Drilling on the top of the Roan Plateau under a Bureau of Land Management proposal could begin twice as soon as the agency is forecasting. Follow that story: Roan and Groan Westword - 12/02/2004 BLM plans include drilling on top of Roan Plateau; citizens to speak out Drilling on prized plateau could surpass forecast Vail Daily - 11/27/2004 BLM proposes eventual drilling of top of Roan Plateau Group seeks to protect portions of Roan Plateau Rocky Mountain News - 11/24/2004 Locals encourage BLM to keep the top of the Roan Plateau free of drilling Residents rally on behalf of Roan Post Independent - 11/24/2004 Garfield County citizens speak up for Roan Plateau Innovation needed for oil, gas drilling on Roan Denver Post - 11/22/2004 Denver Post Editorial Roan gas-well plan released GJ Sentinel - 11/20/2004 The BLM released its long-awaited draft management plan for the Roan Plateau. Roan report released Post Independent - 11/19/2004 BLM officials announced the unveiling of draft plateau management plan. BLM favors extensive energy development on Roan Plateau Denver Post - 11/19/2004 Much of Colorado's mineral-rich Roan Plateau would be opened to energy development. Roan Plateau debate begins anew Post Independent - 11/17/2004 BLM to release Roan Plateau draft management plan More reasons to question drilling on Roan Plateau GJ Sentinel - 11/8/2004 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial Roan Plateau’s potential for gas inspires debate GJ Sentinel - 11/7/2004 Conservationists question BLM figues on Roan gas potential. BLM says reports of Roan Plateau plan release mistaken Post Independent - 11/5/2004 BLM spokesman blamed miscommunication between reporter and the agency. Study refutes estimates of Roan Plateau's gas reserves Post Independent - 10/28/2004 Wilderness Society questions estimates of gas reserves in the Roan Plateau region. Candidates debate fate of Roan Plateau Post Independent - 10/10/2004 Third Congressional District candidate John Salazar visits the Roan Plateau. Roan Plateau delay smacks of pure politics GJ Sentinel - 10/7/2004 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel editorial Management plan for Roan Plateau due after election GJ Sentinel 10/3/2004 Release scheduled for after Nov. 2 election according to BLM official What to do about the Roan Post Independent - 8/29/2004 Garfield County commissioner candidates discuss the future of Roan Plateau. Commissioners commend Roan group on presentation Post Independent - 8/17/2004 Roan campaign presents simulation video to the Garfield County Commissioners. Top Interior official visits Roan Aspen Daily News - 7/22/2004 Rebecca Watson, asst. secretary for land and minerals development, visits the plateau. Save island in sea of gas drilling Post Independent - 6/24/2004 Naked land grab policy by the Bush administration on behalf of the gas industry. Drilling future: 10,000 wells in 10 years? Post Independent - 6/15/2004 Energy companies and industry officials predict many more wells to come. The price of gas drilling on the Roan Vail Trail - 5/5/2004 The Roan Plateau deserves to be protected. BLM adds a fifth option to Roan Plateau draft plan GJ Sentinel - 4/16/2004 Agency says it will likely be the preferred alternative. Botanists seek umbrella for Parachute penstemon Post Independent - 3/16/2004 Rare plant up for endangered species protection. Wrestling with the Roan GJ Sentinel - 3/15/2004 Grand Juntion Daily Sentinel Editorial Mayors discussing stages of Roan Plateau activity GJ Sentinel - 3/12/2004 Parachute & Rifle mayors have discussed developing a joint position on the Roan. Fury on the frontier of energy drilling CS Monitor - 3/8/2004 Alliance of conservationists, ranchers, sportsmen, & landowners is springing to fight. Stretch of CO land becomes battleground USA Today - 3/4/2004 Local opposition to drilling stands up against the drill. Senate candidate: Protect Roan Plateau Post Independent - 3/2/2004 U.S. Senate candidate Mike Miles said he opposes gas drilling on the Roan Plateau. More than aspen leaves could change this fall Post Independent - 2/27/2004 Fate of Roan Plateau drilling may hinge on presidential elections. DNR Chief foresees gas drilling on Roan GJ Daily Sentinel - 2/14/2004 DNR Director says drilling on and around the plateau should come as no surprise. Plateau politics GJ Daily Sentinel - 2/11/2004 Grand Junction Daily Sentinel Editorial Aspenites take interest in Roan Aspen Times - 2/11/2004 40 Aspenites attend meeting at to learn about the battle on the Roan. Stop at the top GJ Daily Sentinel - 2/10/2004 Drilling should stay at base of plateau. Plateau protection called good economic sense Post Independent - 2/10/2004 Local business owners speak for protection of the plateau. Plateau draft plan release may be near Post Independent - 2/2/2004 Plan may be within a few weeks of being released to the public. Garco rancher sues gas company GJ Daily Sentinel - 2/2/2004 Garfield County rancher takes Encana to court. Local sportsmen speak in D.C. on National Energy Bill Post Independent - 1/29/2004 Bob Elderkin and Keith Goddard discuss Roan Plateau at National Press Club. Daily Sentinel Editorial written by Sentinel Publisher GJ Daily Sentinel - 1/27/2004 GOP regard for local input to be tested in Roan plan. Rifle chamber's Roan position draws fire GJ Daily Sentinel - 1/22/2004 Chamber's position paper favors drilling on top of plateau. City council considers stand on Roan Plateau Rifle Citizen Telegram 1/15/2004 City council waiting for the draft plan release before making any decisions. Daily Sentinel Editorial GJ Daily Sentinel - 1/11/2004 Flare-up on Roan Plateau. Plateau gas royalties may be delayed GJ Daily Sentinel - 1/9/2004 Roan transfer amendment may mean less royalites for Colorado and local governments. Feds dispute group's claims about Roan gas reserves GJ Daily Sentinel - 1/9/2004 BLM says the figure represents unrestrained extraction, not what they will allow. Drilling on top of the Roan not necessary Glenwood Post Independent - 1/8/2004 Environmentalists cite BLM report Raiding the Roan Westword - 1/2/2004 The Roan Plateau survived the last energy boom. Will this one destroy it? Gas treasure or green haven for wildlife Durango Herald - 12/22/2003 Balancing what's on top of the Roan Plateau, with what's below. Gas drilling could affect hunting on Roan GJ Daily Sentinel - 11/30/2003 Hunting on the Roan provides close to $4 million a year in revenues and a key economic boost to the immediate area, according to a Colorado DOW estimate. Air study pens up Roan plan Glenwood Post Independent - 11/18/2003 BLM says air quality study will postpone draft EIS until late December. Seismic testing planned at base of Roan Glenwood Post Independent - 11/18/2003 Seismic testing for natural gas is being proposed at the base of the Roan Plateau and on a part of the Grand Hogback included in a citizens’ wilderness proposal.

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