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TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2002

Four environmental groups on Monday sued to block an exploratory drilling project in the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado.

The Bush administration approved an oil well test. Critics say the plan will harm the monument's ancient Puebloan ruins and artifacts.

The monument was created by former President Bill Clinton.

Get the Story:
Groups sue over oil-gas search (The Denver Post 8/20)

Relevant Links:
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, BLM - http://www.co.blm.gov

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