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Dirt Cheap: America's Lands in Speculators' Hands

America's Lands in Speculators' Hands
A little-known provision in the current House budget reconciliation could precipitate one of the largest land giveaways in American history.

Losing Ground

Mining, oil and gas industry access to America's natural treasures

Who Owns the West?

Mining Claims in America's West
In the first comprehensive investigation of the hardrock mining industry's control of public assets, EWG has found that for as little as $0.84 an acre, mining companies and individuals control 5.6 million acres of valuable public lands and mineral rights scattered across 12 western states.

Public Land Policy Alert: Utah

Today 5,000 acres of environmentally sensitive public land in Utah face permanent loss of protection at taxpayer-subsidized auction. A new computer investigation of federal data by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) reveals the size, scope, and locations of this public land giveaway to oil and gas interests.