By closing superfluous roads and limiting unnecessary road construction, and prioritizing non-motorized recreation, we send a strong message that the Badlands and Little Missouri National Grasslands are open, accessible and enjoyable for future generations. BCA supports a Travel Management Plan that better strikes a balance between public access and the conservation of North Dakota’s unique western ND landscape.
Read MoreBillings County Commission wants to build a bridge that Commissioner Arthaud has bragged will carry 1,000 oil trucks PER DAY, spreading clouds of dust through the valley and in the river. Billings County has applied for a BUILD Grant from the US Department of Transportation for $12.3 Million to build this bridge across The Little Missouri, North Dakota’s only state scenic river.
Read MoreThe ND Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and their engineering consultant KLJ will be holding two Public Alternatives Workshops on July 25 and 26 to outline proposed Alternatives for expansion of HWY 85 to a four-lane divided highway south from the Watford City bypass to the I-94 interchange at Belfield and including through the Little Missouri River Valley and the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Read MoreThe ND Oil and Gas Division of the ND Department of Minerals under the ND Industrial Commission (NDIC) will be holding hearings on Proposed Rule Changes for oil and gas regulation, many of which are a commendable move in the right direction. (middle of the home page, highlighted in yellow: https://www.dmr.nd.gov/oilgas/)
However, an arbitrary and capricious “new definition” aimed at who can testify at regular monthly hearings is of great concern to BCA and to others. It is anticipated that the unclear language will exclude public comment entirely and restrict state and federal management agencies.
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