Federal Environmental Justice Tracker

EJ Tracker Update

DOI Withdrew Leasing and Mining Claims around Chaco Culture National Historic Park

Last updated:

June 2, 2023

Authority

FLPMA, Other

Agencies

DOI

Actions

Agency Order

Secretary Haaland issued an Order withdrawing public lands around Chaco Culture National Historic Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims. The withdrawal applied to public lands within a 10-mile radius of the park and is effective for 20 years. Learn more about the Order and state and Tribal actions to protect Chaco Canyon here.