The Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act would permanently withdraw federal mineral rights on 30,000 acres of public land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, on Yellowstone’s doorstep. These 30,000 acres are threatened by gold mining proposals and include two areas important for backcountry skiers – Emigrant Peak and Crevice Mountain. Recently Interior Secretary Zinke approved a 20-year moratorium on new mineral leasing for these lands and the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act would make this withdrawal permanent.
Use the form below to send a letter to Senate and House leadership – Senators McConnell and Schumer and Representatives Ryan and Pelosi – asking them to hold a vote on the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act before the end of the year.
