Energy & environment · 07/10/2015Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Withdraws 1,140.82 Acres of Public Lands in Oregon's New River Area of Critical Environmental Concern for 20 Years
Summary
The US government has withdrawn 1,140.82 acres of public lands from mining activities for 20 years to protect the area's geological, cultural, and biological resources, preserving a $2.8 million investment in facilities and roads
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