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Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and

Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) signed a Record of Decision to deny a right-of-way for the four-lane Northern Corridor Highway through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA) in southwestern Utah near Zion National Park. See quote above from Wildlands Attorney, Kya Marienfeld.

This long-anticipated Record of Decision marks the conclusion of the agencies’ final SEIS, released on November 7, 2024, and is the result of a decades-long fight from local residents, conservation organizations and outdoor recreationists to keep the highway out of the NCA.

While this decision is a significant victory for public lands protection nationwide, it does not change the fact that world-class recreation and critical species habitat within the Greater Moe’s Valley Area—a treasured area south of the NCA—remains at risk of development. Roughly half of the lands within the Greater Moe’s Valley Area are managed by the Utah Trust Lands Administration and lack long-term conservation protections.

For additional information, visit the link in bio. #ProtectWildUtah #RedCliffs #NCA

Today, the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance filed

Today, the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance filed a lawsuit against Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes over the State of Utah’s unlawful land grab litigation brought before the United States Supreme Court.

Filed in Utah’s Third District Court (state court), SUWA v. Cox alleges that Governor Cox and Attorney General Reyes violated the Utah Constitution’s provision that the “people inhabiting this State do affirm and declare that they forever disclaim all right and title to the unappropriated public lands lying within [its] boundaries.” This language was a condition of statehood and is found in both Utah’s Constitution and the Utah Enabling Act, which led to Utah’s entry into the Union. Above is a statement from SUWA Legal Director, Steve Bloch.

For additional information, read the full press release at the link in our bio.

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“What’s going to happen to Grand Staircase-Esc

“What’s going to happen to Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments?” It’s a question we’ve been asked countless times by SUWA members and supporters since the election results came in—and one we’ve been asking ourselves, too. The truth is, we don’t know yet.

Will the incoming administration attempt to once again illegally shrink the boundaries of these iconic monuments? Will it try to scrap the new monument management plans, opening the door to drilling and mining?

While we don’t know the specific challenges ahead for Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, we can confidently say our work to defend them will include every team and every staff member at SUWA. We will keep fighting to protect these remarkable landscapes, using every tool in our toolbox, for as long as it takes.

But we can’t do this work without you. Please make a donation today to help us defend wild places in Utah from those who would exploit or destroy them. Make a special donation at suwa.org or become a member today! Link in bio.

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An update on the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor

An update on the proposed 4-lane Northern Corridor highway through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Follow @conservesouthwestutah for more on this issue. #protectwildutah. #redcliffs

¡Reserva la fecha! Únete a nuestro mitin por tie

¡Reserva la fecha! Únete a nuestro mitin por tierras públicas: “Unidos en solidaridad: Tierra, Amor y Esperanza” el sábado 11 de enero de 2025 al mediodía en las escaleras sur del Capitolio de Utah. En un momento en que las tierras públicas de Utah están bajo ataque, este mitin mostrará el apoyo local inmensurable a las tierras públicas protegidas y lugares silvestres de todo Utah, especialmente los Monumentos Nacionales Bears Ears y Grand Staircase-Escalante.

En las próximas semanas, compartiremos detalles adicionales acerca de, los oradores, qué esperar de ese día, formas de participar si no puedes unirte a nosotros en persona y más. Por ahora agrega el sábado 11 de enero de 2025 a tu calendario. Y comparte esta publicación con familiares, amigos y colegas que amen las tierras públicas. ¡Esperamos verte el 11 de enero! Haznos saber si planeas asistir en el enlace de nuestra biografía.

¡Obra de arte realizada en colaboración con la increíblemente talentosa Jessica Wiarda!

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Save the Date! Join us for a public lands rally— “Standing Together: Land Love & Hope” on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Noon on the South Steps of the Utah State Capitol! At a time when public lands in Utah are under attack, this rally will show unwavering local support for protected public lands and wild places across Utah, especially Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

In the upcoming weeks, we’ll share additional details, including speakers, what to expect day-of, ways to participate if you can’t join us in person, and more. Right now, please add Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, to your calendar. And share this post with family, friends, and colleagues who love public lands. We hope to see you on Jan. 11! Let us know if you plan to attend at the link in our bio.

Artwork done in collaboration with the incredibly talented @jesswiarda!

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