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January 2023 Redrock Report

Jan 31st, 2023 Written by suwa

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November 2022 Redrock Report

Nov 30th, 2022 Written by suwa

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October 2022 Redrock Report

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September 2022 Redrock Report

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Sad news today, as Garfield County has begun chip Sad news today, as Garfield County has begun chip sealing (effectively paving) the first 10 miles of Hole-in-the-Rock Road within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Though this may seem like a positive step to some, let us explain why we fight to preserve the wild character of rugged backroads such as this.

Hole-in-the-Rock Road is an unpaved, primarily dirt road that is core to the remote experience that defines the monument. From just east of the town of Escalante all the way to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area—it provides access to popular destinations like Spooky and Peek-A-Boo slot canyons, Devil's Garden, and Coyote Gulch. Surrounded by wilderness-quality lands, 57 of the road’s 62 miles are within the monument.

While Garfield County has title to a right-of-way for the road, it does not own the road or the land beneath it (this remains federal public land) and it cannot lawfully take action to improve the road. The county is required to consult with the BLM before making any improvements, such as widening or or chip sealing the surface.

Additionally, the BLM is required by law to protect the things that make the monument so special, and to make sure that activities like these do not cause unnecessary damage to public lands. Sadly, the agency entirely failed in those duties, standing by while the county conducted weeks of unauthorized work.

When SUWA learned that the BLM had authorized the county to proceed with the chip sealing, we sought a temporary restraining order from the court; late last Friday a federal judge denied our request. 

This week we’ve filed another motion seeking an emergency injunction to pause the county’s chip seal road work. Meanwhile, the county is rushing to complete the paving before the court has a chance to rule on that motion.

Regardless, our pending case will proceed in federal court, and we expect to prevail. But by then the changes to the road and damage to the monument will be done. Paving will lead to more, faster, and louder traffic, changing the remote, serene backcountry experience in the monument forever.
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.

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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/
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