Utah politicians are continuing their rabid attack on Bears Ears National Monument—but not without consequences. Yesterday, after a disastrous phone call between Utah Governor Gary Herbert and outdoor recreation industry […]
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Congressman Chaffetz Withdraws Public Lands Disposal Bill, but There’s More Work to Be Done
After widespread public outcry from hunters, anglers, recreationists, and public lands enthusiasts across the country, Congressman Jason Chaffetz has promised to withdraw HR 621 — legislation that would have sold […]
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Zinke’s First Hearing Has Him Packing for Utah
Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-MT), President-elect Trump’s nominee for Interior Secretary, finished his ‘How Do You Do?’ hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on Tuesday. The […]
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Press Release: Settlement Reached on Utah Land Use Plans
SUWA, The Wilderness Society, Earthjustice, and a coalition of eight other conservation groups, along with the Bureau of Land Management and off-highway vehicle groups have taken an important step to settle longstanding litigation filed in 2008 by the conservation groups which challenged six land use plans and off-highway vehicle travel...
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Press Release: BLM Announces Proposal to Sell Oil, Gas Leases on Doorstep of Zion National Park
Utah’s most popular National Park threatened by sight and sound of development For Immediate Release: January 12, 2017 Contact: Landon Newell, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 801.428.3991 Cory MacNulty, National Parks […]
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