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Grand Staircase-Escalante

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Emergency Webinar in Defense of Grand Staircase-Escalante

Feb 6th, 2026 Written by suwa

SUWA and our partners invite you to join us on Monday, February 9th at 6:00 pm MT for an urgent webinar and call to action in defense of Grand Staircase-Escalante […]

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Tell Your Elected Officials to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante!

Aug 14th, 2025 Written by suwa

Congress isn’t in session right now, but when they return, they’ll be working on finishing the 2026 Budget Bill. We need you to speak up and ensure that Grand Staircase–Escalante […]

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SUWA Statement on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Final RMP – 8.29.24

Aug 29th, 2024 Written by suwa

August 29, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUWA Statement on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Final Resource Management Plan (RMP) – 8.29.24  Contacts:Kya Marienfeld, Wildlands Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (435)259-5440 […]

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Help Shape the Future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!

Oct 12th, 2023 Written by Kya Marienfeld

Submit Your Comments on the Grand Staircase-Escalante Draft Management Plan by November 9th It was only two years ago when we celebrated the restoration of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Now, […]

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Good News: Court Dismisses Lawsuits Challenging Restored National Monuments!

Aug 14th, 2023 Written by Steve Bloch

This past Friday afternoon, a Federal District Court judge dismissed the lawsuits brought by the State of Utah, the Blue Ribbon Coalition, and others challenging President Biden’s restoration of the […]

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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.

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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.
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