Mining in National Parks and Wilderness Areas

05 December, 1975

Except in a proven situation of compelling national interest, The American Alpine Club is opposed to the introduction of mining operations within the boundaries of any national park, monument, or designated wilderness area. Such operations would be destructive of the preeminent natural values for which the parks, monuments, and wilderness areas have been created and a violation of the expectation that these unique areas will be forever preserved in their natural condition.

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