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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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Conservation Groups Intervene to Protect Utah Monuments, Antiquities Act

Nov 22nd, 2022 Written by suwa

Conservation Groups Intervene to Protect Utah Monuments, Antiquities Act Four Tribes Intervened Last Week in Lawsuits Attacking Antiquities Act For Immediate Release November 22, 2022 Contacts: Perry Wheeler, Earthjustice, 202-792-6211, pwheeler@earthjustice.org Erik […]

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Bureau of Land Management Revises Destructive Motorized Plan in San Rafael Desert

Nov 1st, 2022 Written by suwa

Bureau of Land Management Revises Destructive Motorized Plan in San Rafael Desert 120 Miles of Nonexistent, Redundant and Reclaimed Motorized Routes Removed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Peterson, Staff Attorney, Southern […]

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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 […]