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age since 1999 or its guidance on mineral trespass -- interference of drilling or mining activity -- since 2003.
• Congressional investigators found the BLM did not monitor inspection activities at its state and field offices and thus could not provide "reasonable assurance" that those offices were completing the required inspections.
• In Pennsylvania, for instance, an Associated Press investigation found the state received 398 complaints in 2013 alleging that oil or natural gas drilling polluted or otherwise affected private water wells. More than 100 cases of pollution were confirmed over the past five years.
• "This report reaffirms our concern that the government needs to pay attention to the environment and protect public health and drinking sources from the risks of oil and gas development," said Amy Mall of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
• But Kathleen Sgamma, vice president of government and public affairs at the Western Energy Alliance, a trade group representing energy companies, said the report's findings show that states are better positioned to regulate oil and gas drilling.
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• BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings will be hosting a public workshop and seminar that will address Lakota culture, art, language and history.
• The one-day seminar will explore Oceti Sakowin history and culture. Participants will learn about the Oceti Sakowin confederacy and Lakota spirituality and kinship with a focus on South Dakota tribes.
• Attendees of the three-day workshop will be able to work with objects from the museum's collection and read excerpts from classic Lakota literature.
• The educational events will be led by Craig Howe. He is the director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies in Martin.
• The events start June 17. People interested in attending must contact the research center or the museum to register and pay a fee.
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