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Wyoming Sells Grand Teton Land
Wyoming agrees to sell land in Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for $100 million, ending decades of conflict over its potential sale to private developers.
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Wyoming Board Of Land CommissionersGrand Teton National ParkU.s. Bureau Of Land ManagementBiden AdministrationAssociated Press
Mark GordonOgden DriskillMegan DegenfelderCurt MeierChip Jenkins
- What has been the history of conflict surrounding this land?
- The land, with an unobstructed view of the Teton Range, has been a point of contention for decades, with Wyoming threatening to sell it to private developers.
- What condition was placed on the sale, and what is the expected outcome?
- The deal is contingent on the Biden administration's plan to limit oil and gas drilling in southwestern Wyoming not being too restrictive; the Bureau of Land Management is expected to meet this requirement.
- Were there any dissenting opinions regarding the sale, and what were their reasons?
- Two officials opposed the sale, hoping for a better deal under the previous administration, possibly involving a land swap for fossil-fuel-rich federal lands.
- How will the proceeds from the sale of the land be used, and how will the funding be allocated?
- The sale will fund public education in Wyoming; the federal government will pay \$62 million, and private donations will cover the rest.
- What decision did Wyoming officials make regarding a piece of state land within Grand Teton National Park?
- Wyoming officials voted 3-2 to sell a square-mile parcel of state land within Grand Teton National Park to the federal government for \$100 million.