Skip to content

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance logo Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance logo white version Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance

Protecting Utah's Redrock Country
  • About
    SUWA
    • SUWA Staff
    • SUWA Board of Directors
    • Finances
    • Contact Us
    • Careers
    • Privacy Policy
  • Issues
    • America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
    • Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
    • Bears Ears National Monument
    • Travel Plans and Off-Road Vehicles
    • Climate & 30×30
    • Recreation Management on the Colorado Plateau
    • Chaining and Vegetation Removal
    • Hoax Highways (RS 2477)
    • Dirty Fuels
    • Utah Silvestre
  • News &
    Resources
    • News
    • Blog
    • Videos
    • Podcast
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Get
    Involved
    • Volunteer Now
    • Join a Stewardship Project
    • Sign Up for Email
    • Events Calendar
  • Support Us
    • Join
    • Renew
    • Monthly Giving
    • Honorary/Memorial Gifts
    • Business Members
    • Planned Giving
    • Additional Ways to Give
  • Donate
  • Shop
  • Log In or Register
  • English
    • English
    • Español
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Bluesky Find us on Instagram

Off Road Vehicles

CategoriesBlog

Proposed Off-Road Vehicle Rights-of-Way in Southeastern Utah

Jun 10th, 2013 Written by suwa

San Juan County is pressuring BLM to cede control and management of your public lands by requesting rights-of way for new off-road vehicle (ORV) trails. Currently, the County wants rights-of-way for ORV trails in Indian Creek, Recapture Canyon and on Cedar Mesa.

Read More
CategoriesBlog

89 miles down. 34,911 miles and millions of taxpayer dollars to go.

Mar 22nd, 2013 Written by suwa

Governor Herbert is crowing today about a decision by a trial court judge that granted Kane County and the state of Utah title to 12 of 15 road claims that had been in dispute with the U.S. Department of Interior. While the Governor trumpets this small ideological victory as a...

Read More
CategoriesBlog

BLM Needs Balanced Approach to 10-Year Jeep Safari Permit

Nov 19th, 2012 Written by suwa

The Moab BLM office appears ready to sacrifice wilderness-quality lands for off-road vehicle (ORV) use instead of taking a balanced approach that protects remaining wild lands

Read More
CategoriesBlog

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Imperiled Tiger Beetle for Protection

Oct 1st, 2012 Written by suwa

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today that it will propose to list the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate 2,276 acres of critical habitat for the species.

Read More
CategoriesARRWA

Indian Creek threatened – Redrock Report September/October 2012

Oct 1st, 2012 Written by suwa

Here's what is happening this month with the redrock: 1. Urge the BLM to deny an ATV route in Indian Creek! 2. We will miss retiring redrock champ Rep. Maurice Hinchey. 3. Utah appeals Salt Creek right-of-way claim. 4. Great times at the 2012 SUWA Roundup! 5. Celebrate Cedar Mesa...

Read More
...910111213...

Follow Us on Instagram

@protectwildutah
Follow
Visit suwa.org/loveforgse to see a collection of a Visit suwa.org/loveforgse to see a collection of art inspired by the monument ♡

Join in by sending art to loveforgse@suwa.org !
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.
  • About SUWA
  • Sign Up
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Shop
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Bluesky Find us on Instagram Watch us on YouTube Watch us on TikTok

Stay Informed About Utah Wilderness

Main Office

425 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 486-3161

Washington, DC

122 C Street, NW Suite 650
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 546-2215

Moab

P.O. Box 968
Moab, UT 84532

Yard Signs

Our popular “Protect Wild Utah” yard signs (in both English and Spanish) are available for pickup at SUWA’s Salt Lake City office and at many of our local events. To arrange an office pickup time (between 9-5, M-F), please call (801) 486-3161 or email us at info@suwa.org.

  • Privacy Policy

©2026 Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. All Rights Reserved. Protecting Utah’s Redrock Country. All donations are tax exempt.