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Conservation Groups Reach Settlement Requiring BLM to Abandon Rule Allowing Destruction of Pinyon-Juniper Habitats

Apr 20th, 2023 Written by suwa

Conservation Groups Reach Settlement Requiring Bureau of Land Management to Abandon Rule Allowing Destruction of Pinyon-Juniper Habitats FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 20, 2023 Contact:Kya Marienfeld, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, (435) […]

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BLM Preparing to Sell Oil and Gas Leases Along the Banks of Utah’s White River

Jan 12th, 2023 Written by suwa

Leasing Proposal Threatens Scenic River Landscape, “Paddler’s Paradise” For Immediate Release Contact: Landon Newell, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 801.428.3991, landon@suwa.org John Weisheit, Living Rivers and Colorado Riverkeeper, 435.260.2590, john@livingrivers.org Salt […]

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Bureau of Land Management Releases Long Overdue Revisions of Its Oil and Gas Leasing Policies 

Nov 28th, 2022 Written by suwa

Bureau of Land Management Releases Long Overdue Revisions of Its Oil and Gas Leasing Policies  Agency also kicks off new leasing proposal in central Utah Contact: Landon Newell, 801.428.3991, landon@suwa.org […]

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Statement on State of Utah Filing Federal Lawsuit over Grand Staircase-Escalante, Bears Ears National Monuments

Aug 24th, 2022 Written by suwa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Scott Groene, Executive Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 801-712-5034, scott@suwa.org  Moab, UT (August 24, 2022) – Today, the State of Utah, along with Garfield and Kane […]

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Inflation Reduction Act will drastically reduce leasing speculation, a big win for Utah’s public lands

Aug 15th, 2022 Written by Travis Hammill

On Friday, the U.S. House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, following  a deal by Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) that saw it pass the Senate earlier […]

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Exciting news! Sustainable Energy and Environment Exciting news! Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) has officially endorsed the Red Rock Bill! Also known as America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, this bill would designate over 8 million acres of wilderness in the state of Utah.

SEEC is a coalition of 108 members of the U.S. House of Representatives that was founded in January 2009 to advance policies that address climate change, promote clean energy, develop renewable energy resources, and protect our nation’s air, water, and natural environment through environmental justice.

Thanks to our House Sponsor @repstansbury for being our redrock champion! 

Photo credit: Whit Richardson
Today, by a vote of 46–43 the U.S. Senate confirme Today, by a vote of 46–43 the U.S. Senate confirmed anti-public lands politician and former US Representative Steve Pearce as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); the vote was part of an en bloc (multiple) nomination vote. 

Above is a statement from SUWA DC Director Travis Hammill. For more info, visit statement link in bio.

📸 Rick Kramer
Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rel Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the final environmental assessment and proposed resource management plan (RMP) amendment for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area and surrounding region. As a result of the 2019 Dingell Act, which included new land management designations and established the Recreation Area, the BLM was required to update its management plan for each of the affected areas. 

Above is a statement from SUWA Wildlands Director Neal Clark. For more info, visit:
https://suwa.org/suwa-statement-on-proposed-changes-to-the-san-rafael-swell-recreation-area-5-15-26/
Utah’s San Rafael Swell and San Rafael Desert are Utah’s San Rafael Swell and San Rafael Desert are known for their sinuous slot canyons, soaring redrock cliffs, and prominent buttes.

Unfortunately, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering substantially expanding damaging off-road vehicle use across these landscapes, including destinations such as Mexican Mountain, Buckhorn Draw, Tomsich Butte, Sweetwater Reef, and the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area.

Please submit two comments for BOTH the Swell and the San Rafael Desert. Links in bio.

The BLM is accepting comments through Monday, June 8.
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 ♡
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