recreational, historic, archaeological, geological and wildlife values that the BLM has been working to conserve for decades. Placer mining is part of the region’s cultural heritage but has also left behind degraded streams, impaired water quality, and hazardous materials. Restoration investments, whi...
Example of a plot layout. Plots are set up with a plot center and three extending 25 m transects.Credit BLM-Utah, Paria River District. Terrestrial crewmembers from the Great Basin Institute work together to lay out plot transects in the proper direction using a compass.Credit BLM-Utah, Pa...
Hiking trails; Management information; Location; How to get there; Camping permission and restrictions; Maps and permits; Best seasons; Alaska's Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail; Colorado's Powderhorn Wilderness Study Area; Utah's Grand Gulch Primitive Area; Oregon's Steens Mountain; More...
The court ruled in a case involving a Utah traffic accident that a state court jury's award of $145 million was excessive and found that punitive damages should not so vastly exceed the actual damages. The court also said juries may not award giant sums to pun- ish companies just because...