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SLIDE SHOW Posted: June 13, 2008   
Debate Over Drilling in Wyoming FLASH VERSION
An unusual coalition of sportsmen and environmentalists has joined forces to oppose drilling for natural gas in the Wyoming range. Wyoming residents might once have supported drilling, since the state's economy depends on it. But now they're worried that derricks, roads and trucks will ruin the pristine area. Spencer Michels reports from Wyoming.
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Mountain view, The view from Amerine's house is of the Wyoming Range, a 100-mile-long stretch of mountains south of Grand Teton National Park. The park is off limits to oil and gas companies, and also to hunters. But the range, which is part of a national forest, is considered "multi use" by the U.S. Forest Service -- which can mean gas exploration.
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Mountain view
The view from Amerine's house is of the Wyoming Range, a 100-mile-long stretch of mountains south of Grand Teton National Park. The park is off limits to oil and gas companies, and also to hunters. But the range, which is part of a national forest, is considered "multi use" by the U.S. Forest Service -- which can mean gas exploration.
Photo Credit: Spencer Michels
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