Today, the Obama administration capitulated to a handful of western anti-wilderness politicians by abandoning its 5-month-old Wild Lands policy. This surrender could seriously harm our efforts to protect Utah’s red rock wilderness.
Read MoreVictory! Protection for Salt Creek in Canyonlands NP
Last Friday, in a major victory for the Greater Canyonlands Region, a federal judge ruled against San Juan County and the State of Utah in their bid to open an off-road vehicle (ORV) route in Salt Creek Canyon in Canyonlands National Park.
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Federal judge issues landmark decision in our favor
Great kick-off to Memorial Day Weekend! Federal Judge Bruce S. Jenkins issues landmark decision in our favor! Salt Creek Canyon in Canyonlands National Park is NOT a County Highway! It's a great day for Utah wilderness!
Read MoreContact Sec. Salazar today and ask him to stand firm on Wild Lands policy
Please add your voice to those of 44 congressional representatives by calling or emailing Secretary Salazar today to tell him that you support the Wild Lands policy and that he should stand firm in the face of those who use intimidation tactics and bare-knuckled politics to deprive current and future...
Read More44 Representatives ask President Obama to stand up to anti-wilderness forces in Congress
Yesterday, forty-four members of Congress, led by wilderness champions Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Diana Degette (D-CO), called on President Obama to ensure that the Department of the Interior’s Wild Lands policy receives full funding in the Fiscal Year 2012 budget.
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