Question

Who decides how public lands and resources will be used?

Answer 1

The U.S. House of Representatives decides how public lands and resources are used. Private properties are usually not their business. 

The environment is important to the west's economy because agriculture is important to the people. 

Mining helps protect our environment by bringing out minerals that the lakes, etc, need. 

Answer 2

- - House of representatives
- - Without good and healthy air and environment, illness could strongly occur.
- -Mining does protects the environment as it helps lakes and rivers and more get the environment they need.