Back on December 22, 2008 I wrote about Tim DeChristopher who saved the gas and oil rights on over 22,000 acres near Utah's Arches and Canyonlands National Parks from being auctioned off by the BLM to oil and gas exploration companies.
Hayduke Lives: Tim DeChristopher’s Heroic Act of Creative Civil Disobedience
Tim became an instant hero for his heroic act of civil disobedience, but he was also detained by federal authorities and faces legal action for "fraudulent bidding". At the time I reported the story many of you expressed interest in raising the 1.8 million dollars that Tim needs to pay for the rights he won (it works out to about $57 per acre.
I am now excited to report that Tim has decided to try and pay off the leases thus "legitimizing" his bids. He needs to raise $45,000 by January 9th in order to make the initial payment. So far he has raised over $37,000, but remaining time is short. Surely, we can raise the remaining $8,000 on this web site alone.
Below you can read Tim's letter in which he explains his decision and asks for help. Please click on the donate button and give as generously as you can.
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