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CategoriesAction Alerts

Take Action to Protect Forests and Woodlands on Public Lands!

May 1st, 2025 Written by suwa

Late last month, the inaccurately-named “Fix Our Forests Act” (S.1462) was introduced in the Senate. Like its Republican-led counterpart in the House late last year, this federal legislation claims to […]

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Members Only: Join Us for SUWA’s Summer Shindig on June 17th!

May 1st, 2025 Written by suwa

SUWA members are invited our our annual Summer Shindig on Tuesday, June 17th. We’ll introduce our new Executive Director, Scott Braden, and celebrate our amazing members. We couldn’t do this […]

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CategoriesPress Releases

Protections for Glen Canyon at Risk Following the Passage of H.J. Res. 60 – 4.29.25

Apr 29th, 2025 Written by suwa

April 29, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Protections for Glen Canyon at Risk Following the Passage of H.J. Res. 60 – 4.29.25 National Park Service may soon be unable to minimize […]

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April 2025 Redrock Report

Apr 24th, 2025 Written by suwa

Our e-newsletter with the latest on redrock wilderness news and events.

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CategoriesAction Alerts

Glen Canyon Needs Your Help! Tell Your Senators to Vote NO on Joint Resolution

Apr 23rd, 2025 Written by suwa

Earlier this year, the National Park Service (NPS) issued a final rule to protect Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s most delicate areas from off-road vehicles. Glen Canyon covers 1.25 million […]

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Over the last few months, folks from across the co Over the last few months, folks from across the country have been sending in artwork inspired by Grand Staircase-Escalante, as a way to show love for the monument. THANK YOU to everyone who participated, and for the inspiration to keep fighting for the places we love. ♡ Check it out at suwa.org/loveforgse ♡
New merch is hitting SUWA's shop! SUWA has partn New merch is hitting SUWA's shop! 

SUWA has partnered with Salt Lake City based artist Lizzie Wenger on a new T-shirt design featuring her generously donated artwork depicting Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument along the Burr Trail. 

Lizzie considers herself a student of land and believes that we have many lessons to learn from our natural world if we pay attention. Her work is intended to inspire connectivity between people and places, to share the healing forces of nature, and to celebrate her own relationship with the outdoors. 

Made from 100% cotton and available in both a classic tee and boxy cropped fit, this limited-edition ivory colored shirt is just $25 and comes in a full range of sizes -- just in time for summer! 

Shop now at suwa.org/shop. Supplies are limited, so don't wait!
Today the Department of the Interior announced its Today the Department of the Interior announced its rescission of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Public Lands Rule. 

The Public Lands Rule established a “… framework to ensure healthy landscapes, abundant wildlife habitat, clean water, and balanced decision-making on our nation’s public lands.” It did not preclude any uses on BLM-managed public lands; it puts conservation on equal footing with grazing, mining, and energy production, and promoted restoration, provided for responsible development, and conserved intact healthy landscapes. 

The Rule was the product of an extensive, years-long public process with multiple in-person and online meetings and opportunities for public comment. 92% of the comments received by BLM supported the Rule.
From coast to coast, activists all across the coun From coast to coast, activists all across the country have been advocating for Grand Staircase-Escalante. From meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to postcard campaigns and meetings in local congressional offices—one thing is clear: CONGRESS SHOULD PROTECT OUR PARKS & MONUMENTS! The momentum is building.

Want to get involved? Reach out to your regional organizer to learn more at suwa.org/suwa-regional-organizers (link in bio). #protectwildutah #nationalmonuments #publiclands #keeppubliclandsinpublichands
Last week we asked you to take action to protect t Last week we asked you to take action to protect the Labyrinth Canyon area from a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to authorize the Keg Knoll backcountry airstrip for private aircraft takeoffs and landings. Now, the BLM’s Canyon Country District is proposing to designate TEN additional backcountry airstrips in the Moab and Monticello areas in remote locations. SIX of these locations are in highly-sensitive wildlife, wilderness-quality, or Monument-adjacent lands and should not be designated.

Please TAKE ACTION NOW using our easy action tool, it takes less than 2 minutes! (link in bio)

None of these airstrips have ever been officially designated, and despite past impacts from unauthorized use, most are essentially reclaimed and no longer functional for takeoff or landing. Reopening them would require removal of mature native plants like blackbrush, rabbitbrush, and junipers, fragmenting habitat and degrading wilderness characteristics that took years to recover. Several locations sit within BLM-identified wilderness-quality lands or directly adjacent to Bears Ears National Monument, where aircraft noise and visual intrusions would diminish the solitude, natural soundscapes, and cultural landscapes these areas were meant to protect.

Swipe to see where the most problematic airstrips are located.
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