Montana Wildlife Federation v. Montana Board of Oil & Gas Conservation
ELR Citation: 42 ELR 20143 No(s). 11-0537 (Mont. Jun 19, 2012)
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the state oil and gas board's issuance of 23 gas well permits to an oil company in the area known as the Cedar Creek Anticline, a major geologic feature that extends for nearly 120 miles and is home to various animal species, most notably the sage grouse. Environment...