Drilling vs Elk on Roan Plateau | Denver News

The Bureau of Land Management is eyeing 126,000 acres on the Roan Plateau in Colorado for oil and gas drilling — prime elk habitat and a vital migration corridor for elk, pronghorn, and mule deer. This area, dubbed the “Serengeti of the West,” supports over 250,000 elk and drives the local economy in hunting towns like Meeker and Craig. Another 156,000 acres near Dinosaur National Monument is also up for grabs in June. Locals and sportsmen are rallying against the drilling, fearing long-term damage to wildlife and recreation. Public comments are due by July 8 — and the call is clear: no drilling on the Roan. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b52023a4b5c1c6a