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Wild Utah Podcast, Episode 5: A Swell Victory!

Feb 15th, 2019 Written by suwa

In this episode of Wild Utah, we bring you exciting news from Washington, D.C. about an issue we detailed in our first episode — wilderness legislation for Emery County, Utah. […]

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San Rafael Swell Nears Wilderness Protection — You Can Help Make It Happen!

Feb 12th, 2019 Written by Jen Ujifusa

Are you sitting down? We can hardly believe we get to say this, but against great odds, Labyrinth Canyon, Muddy Creek, Desolation Canyon and other Utah wild lands may soon […]

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SUWA Praises Passage of Emery County Public Land Legislation

Feb 12th, 2019 Written by suwa

Utah’s Iconic San Rafael Swell Nears Wilderness Protection as Part of Public Lands Package Passed by U.S. Senate Contact: Scott Groene, Executive Director, 801-712-5034, scott@suwa.org Jen Ujifusa, Legislative Director, 801-791-2598, […]

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Trump Administration’s Latest Utah Oil and Gas Lease Sale Targets Doorstep of National Monuments, Wild Lands

Jan 31st, 2019 Written by suwa

SOUTHERN UTAH WILDERNESS ALLIANCE – THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY – SIERRA CLUB FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephen Bloch, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 801.428.3981 Nada Culver, The Wilderness Society, 303.225.4635 Over the […]

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Utah School Trust Lands Administration Drops Proposal to Sell Oil, Gas Leases in Bears Ears National Monument

Jan 29th, 2019 Written by suwa

For Immediate Release January 29, 2019 Contact: Stephen Bloch, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 801.428.3981 Salt Lake City — In a remarkable about-face following a protest from the Southern Utah Wilderness […]

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Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has announced his intent t Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) has announced his intent to reintroduce a Public Lands Sell-off Amendment, similar to the version recently rejected by the House. The House version of the amendment would have forced the sell-off of over 11,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) managed public land in Utah and at least 500,000 acres in Nevada. Stay tuned for an Advocacy Action coming very soon!

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A reminder that Wilderness is for everyone 🌈 Co A reminder that Wilderness is for everyone 🌈 Come by our Salt Lake office to grab a sticker and celebrate with us! 🏳️‍🌈✨ #Pride #ProtectWildUtah
The White River Corridor is facing an immediate th The White River Corridor is facing an immediate threat. Tell the BLM by June 6th—the White River Corridor is no place for oil & gas leasing! 

To learn more, and TAKE ACTION NOW, visit: suwa.org/whiteriver

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On May 16, @patagoniapasadena hosted “Mobilizing On May 16, @patagoniapasadena hosted “Mobilizing for Monuments,” a film and panel conversation. A benefit for public lands and wilderness organization CalWild, it was cosponsored by @lanatureforall, @calwildorg, @EnvironmentallyU, @outdoorafro, @protectwildutah, and @1percentftp. Focused on shared values of environmental and social responsibility and with growing environmental and political challenges to public lands, the orgs gathered around the urgent opportunity to unite diverse voices to ensure future decisions reflect the values of the people who cherish and depend on these spaces. 
 
The film documented a road trip from Colorado to California featuring voices from Tribes, conservation groups, outdoor companies, and recreationalists advocating for new national Monuments designation. Most of the proposed monuments were established but are now threatened. T’Essence Minnitee, co-founder of Environmentally U, moderated the panel on protecting public lands through the lenses of 30x30, culture, and environmental justice; it Margareta Lopez-Pelayo of Nature for All, Linda Castro of CalWild, Johanna Iraheta of We Still Move, and SUWA West Coast Organizer, Jenny Holmes. 

Holmes spoke about the lessons learned in working with Tribes to support the establishment of, and ongoing efforts to protect, Bears Ears National Monument, as well as the vital importance of California cosponsors of America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act, SUWA’s signature legislation.

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❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗The Bureau of Land Management ❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is moving forward with plans to sell 14 oil and gas leases encompassing over 19,000 acres in Utah. One lease is located right in the heart of the scenic White River corridor, spanning both sides of the river. Submit your comment by Friday, June 6th.

The White River cuts a rugged, winding trough across the high desert plains of eastern Utah’s Uinta Basin. The BLM has said that the White River “. . . is a place to paddle, watch wildlife, and occasionally leave the river for an unforgettable hike. This is one of the quiet places, where solitude and a sense of adventure are still very much a part of the outdoor experience.”

Take one minute to submit your comment and help protect this wild place. (link in bio) #ProtectWildUtah
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