Secure the social, traditional, economic and cultural way of life in the Bighorn Basin – go to cbnga.com and learn about the RMP and comment on the 20-year land management plan!!! The future of the Basin depends on YOU.

Residents are extremely upset about this order. Nominating these lands as ‘wilderness’ will put them off use for ANYTHING else – forever. In Wyoming – oil development has been ongoing for nearly a century. The water produced from development has created riparian habitats and allowed agricultural land to thrive. In many cases, ranchers can’t continue without the availability of the produced water. Wyoming has showed how co-existence is our way of life.  Moreover, without the opportunity to work in Wyoming – residents will have to move elsewhere to make ends meet. The spiraling downturn of our economy will happen if Secretarial Order 3310 is enacted. Residents are well aware – but the federal government doesn’t seem to be listening. It is truly unfortunate.

These people stepped up to the plate and shared true stories about what they saw on their land. They said: “Our ranch co-exists with energy development, we can use the water beneficially to support our ag activities and we want to be the one who makes choices on our land.” Today they set true examples. They show the public that cbng produced-water truly isn’t poisonous in the Powder River Basin, it doesn’t kill cottonwood trees….they show the American people how energy development and agriculture can both exist, and do so successfully.

Landowners have used energy development to their benefit – in both the Bighorn Basin and Powder River Basin and all over the country! They work hand-in-hand with energy companies and develop a game plan that works for everyone. They use the water if it is suitable for beneficial use and in this arid land – this has saved ranchers! From Basin to Basin the stories vary a little bit but the conclusion is: Energy and Ag can co-exist, hundreds and hundreds of Wyoming and Montana Ranchers I know, can share their story with you if you would listen!

Thanks to all of the ambassadors that have supported us the last decade. Words really can’t express our thanks for your time. We know you are busy people with busy lives and we want you to know your help has made a difference.

We wish you a safe, memorable and joyous holiday season.

Happy New Year to you and yours!

The CBNGA staff

Check out the entire WEA report here

According to the report, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has overseen a 79% drop in leases issued over five years in Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Leasing revenue dropped 46% over the same period, and overall onshore royalties have declined 33% over two years.

The report offers many alarming statistics and shows the devastating trends western energy companies are facing. But by far, the most upsetting part is the response from environmental groups who are masters at distorting data and spreading mass misinformation. They were quoted in the Casper Star Tribune by saying it is industry’s fault – that they themselves are the ones that nominate the leases…this is absurd, I agree with WEA! As Kathleen Sgamma with WEA said, “What company in their right mind would continue to nominate over and over again when there’s no progress being made?”

It is upsetting the environmental groups have such a knack at distorting the truth. They do a great job at shining industry in black light – the same industry that provides fuels for our car, creates electricity for our homes and heats and/or cools our homes with the push of a button. When a person sits down and looks at the things around them – telephones, computers, microwaves, medical equipment, refrigerators, stoves, cars etc…. they need to know that the luxury of our life is thanks to the oil and gas industry!

This is an industry that provides a service for Americans, creates good-paying jobs and then gives back to communities in the form of tax revenues from production (not to mention general donations). This money received from tax revenue goes into our school systems, builds libraries, fire districts, hospitals and MUCH more…ALL community programs we depend on!

What do the radical environmental groups do like the Biodiversity Alliance, the Northern Plains Resource Council, Wyoming Outdoor Council and the Powder River Basin Resource Council? Well besides from spreading mis-truths, faulty information and scare tactics – they spend your hard-earned money!

Yes – scary enough, our hard-earned money goes to fund their lawyers – who are suing our own government!!!! They created a game – and again they were (and continue to be) successful. They have created a massive backlog of cases in our federal, district and state courts (most of them frivolous). They have sued so many times, they have cost our government millions of more dollars to add to the federal deficit. Who does this help? It hurts us (ALL OF US!)  more than anything!!!

What can you do? Don’t join these groups! We need to spread the real truth around – that these groups hurt the American people and they don’t help!! They hurt those that already can’t pay their electricity bills!  To learn more about how these radical environmental groups abuse our legal system go to Western Legacy Alliance – or click here.

CBNGA encourages all Bighorn Basin residents to participate in these field trips to help increase their understanding of the RMP process and the issues of concern in their communities. By attending these field trips, citizens can expect to be more prepared for the comment period. In addition to these field trips, we also suggest citizens to communicate with TRUSTING local and statewide organizations to help increase their understanding. Conservation districts, Farm Bureau, Stockgrowers and the Petroleum Association of Wyoming  are all examples of resources that will  better assist you through the tiresome and tedious RMP processes. CBNGA is also a resource.

Thank you to the BLM for scheduling these field trips!