Mining companies are knocking at the doors of our national parks

Kate and Aaron talk to experts at the National Parks Conservation Association about illegal mining inside of Mojave National Preserve and a recent uptick in mining claims on public lands, including those near national parks.

News

• 250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR budget reconciliation package – The Wilderness Society
• From ski resorts to popular trails, see the public land Mike Lee proposes selling across the West – Salt Lake Tribune
• New report finds over 2,700 oil and gas-related spills occurred in West’s top oil-producing states in 2024 – Center for Western Priorities

Resources

• The New Land Rush: Mining Claims Encroaching on National Parks – National Parks Conservation Association
• Episode transcript (to come)

Credits

Hosts: Kate Groetzinger & Aaron Weiss

Feedback: podcast@westernpriorities.org

Music: Purple Planet

Featured image: Mojave National Preserve; Jeff Hollett/Flickr

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