Energy & environment · 05/06/2012Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Public Land Order No. 7790 Withdraws 40 Acres in Wyoming for Historic Site Protection
Summary
The U.S. government has withdrawn 40 acres of public land in Wyoming from settlement and sale for 20 years to protect the Parting of the Ways National Historic Site, allowing mineral leasing on the land. This move aims to preserve the site's historical significance.