We just learned that there will be a hearing at 4 pm tomorrow (Thursday) at the State Capitol on the resolution introduced yesterday by Senator Dabakis calling for the protection of Greater Canyonlands. Please attend and tell your friends!
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SUWA Statement on the Nomination of Sally Jewell
Statement of Richard Peterson-Cremer, Legislative Director of the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, on President Obama’s nomination of Sally Jewell for Secretary of the Interior: We are gladdened to see this impressive […]
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Amazing news for Greater Canyonlands!
Utah state Senator Jim Dabakis has just introduced a resolution in the Utah legislature in support of Congressional or Executive action to protect Greater Canyonlands—a watershed moment in the effort to preserve it for future generations. The sponsor of the resolution in the Utah House of Representatives is Representative Patrice...
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CONSERVATION GROUPS CHALLENGE DRILLING PROGRAM IN DESOLATION CANYON REGION
Last Friday, January 18, a coalition of conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Salt Lake City challenging the Interior Department’s decision to allow nearly 1,300 new oil and gas wells in Utah’s Desolation Canyon region.
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We’re going to court – Redrock Report January 2013
Here’s what is happening this month with the redrock: 1. Moving one step closer to overturning the BLM Richfield land use plan. 2. Let Gov. Herbert know you support a public process for Greater Canyonlands! 3. Utah citizens rally outside of Gov. Herbert’s Energy Summit. 4. If you’re a student,...
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