| CHEYENNE,
Wyo. – To
provide additional information about the State of Wyoming’s potential land and
mineral purchase from Occidental Petroleum, Governor Mark Gordon published a
list of frequently asked questions about the purchase on his website.
“I
am committed to being as transparent as possible while the State does its due
diligence to find out whether or not it should pursue purchasing these lands,
while ensuring we do not compromise negotiations,” said Governor
Gordon.
Last
month, the Governor and Legislative Leadership expressed their support for
evaluating this significant land purchase that could bring new income to the
state, while benefiting public access for hunting and outdoor recreation,
wildlife and other economic interests. The State leadership is investigating the
potential income streams and return on investment that would come from the
purchase of the “checkerboard” of 1 million surface acres and 4 million mineral
acres in southern Wyoming. In addition to grazing, hunting and outdoor
recreation, the parcels include mineral development opportunities for coal, oil,
gas, trona, and potentially some rare earth elements.
The
FAQ page can be accessed here. |
