The legal status of Mineral extraction issues on LWCF protected parks and properties

The following article from the current issue of Parks and Recreation magazine, outlines the basic legal principles of mineral extraction issues related to properties protected under the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.  A must read for all those concerned and interested in oil and gas exploration on and around parks.

Go to the following site to read the article. ( copy and paste to your browser )

http://www.parksandrecreation.org/2012/November/State-Park-Mineral-Exploration-in-LWCF-Project/