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Exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in the Rockies are displacing wildlife from their habitat and destroying fragile ecosystems. Mining operations are releasing toxic substances into mountain streams and cutting roads through pristine wild areas. Road building for logging is destroying key habitat for threatened and endangered species.

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    • Gold in Them Thar Hills
      It looked as if nothing could stop a Canadian mining company from reopening an abandoned gold mine adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, threatening three major watersheds with acid-laced pollution. But Earthjustice had a better idea. Staff attorney Doug Honnold explains.
       Learn more about the threat to Yellowstone