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The Not-So-Swell Emery County Bill Gets a Mark-Up

Sep 27th, 2018 Written by suwa

There were a few fireworks today during the House Committee on Natural Resources’s markup of HR 5727, Rep. Curtis’s (UT-3) “Not-So-Swell” bill for Emery County bill. Rep. Grijalva (AZ-3), the […]

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SUWA Statement on Federal Ruling that Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Lawsuits Will Stay in DC Courts

Sep 24th, 2018 Written by suwa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stephen Bloch, Legal Director, (801)-859-1552 or steve@suwa.org Washington, D.C. (September 24, 2018) — This morning, Judge Tanya S. Chutkan ruled from the bench and denied a […]

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Update on #NotSoSwell Emery County Legislation

Sep 14th, 2018 Written by Neal Clark

It was an interesting week for the Emery County Public Lands Act. The bill, sponsored by Rep. John Curtis and Sen. Orrin Hatch and introduced in May of this year, […]

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John Curtis’s San Rafael Swell Bill Gets a #NotSoSwell Hearing

Jun 21st, 2018 Written by Jen Ujifusa

This morning, HR 5727, the Emery County Public Lands Management Act—or the Not So Swell bill—was heard before the Federal Lands Subcommittee in the U.S. House of Representatives. The hearing, […]

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SUWA Launches Statewide, DC Media Campaign on San Rafael Swell Bill: Watch the TV Spot

May 9th, 2018 Written by suwa

On May 9, 2018, Senator Orrin Hatch and Rep. John Curtis of Utah introduced “The Emery County Public Land Management Act of 2018” — a bill that would significantly impact […]

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❗ACT NOW❗The BLM is accepting public comments on i ❗ACT NOW❗The BLM is accepting public comments on its proposed rescission of the Public Lands Rule through Monday, November 10. Tell the agency you support the rule and oppose this regressive action!

ACT NOW: https://suwa.quorum.us/campaign/146238/ (link in bio)

SUWA provides an easy-to-use template, though we strongly encourage you to personalize your comments. Describe public lands you've been to where the BLM should prioritize conservation to protect soils, wildlife, and water sources.  #protectwildutah
Today, President Trump announced he has nominated Today, President Trump announced he has nominated former US Representative Steve Pearce (R-NM) as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Above is a statement from SUWA Executive Director Scott Braden.

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❗Speak up for Red Cliffs National Conservation Are ❗Speak up for Red Cliffs National Conservation Area by NOVEMBER 3 (next Monday)! Link in bio. ❗

Spooky season is upon us and Washington County's favorite zombie project is back: the proposed Northern Corridor Highway.

In early October, the Trump administration directed the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to revisit an application from the Utah Department of Transportation for this four-lane highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA) near St. George. It’s worth noting that the proposal has been rejected *seven times* before, most recently in December 2024 by the BLM and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Utah Senator Mike Lee is at it again with 4 new an Utah Senator Mike Lee is at it again with 4 new anti-public land bills. #protectwildutah #publicland #nationalparks
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