Wildlife Refuge Expansion Axed for Energy and Farm Wins
Published Date: 7/31/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is canceling its plan to buy land for the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. This means no new land will be added to the refuge, supporting energy and farming instead. The change follows a 2025 executive order and helps local communities keep their jobs and businesses strong.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No More Land Acquisitions at Muleshoe
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service withdrew the final Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge that was approved on June 15, 2023. Hereafter, the Service will take no actions to acquire lands within the acquisition boundary created by that withdrawn plan.
Policy Shift Favoring Energy and Farming
The Service says it withdrew the plan to support Executive Order 14154 of January 20, 2025, titled 'Unleashing American Energy.' The withdrawal is intended to ensure lands continue to support energy development, agriculture production, and local economies so local communities can keep their jobs and businesses strong.
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