Without prior notice or opportunity for public input, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Richfield field office announced last Wednesday—just before Memorial Day weekend—that it has opened 5,400 acres of […]
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Good News in San Juan County
Following public outcry and a formal protest from SUWA, this week the Utah Bureau of Land Management (BLM) deferred all of its proposed oil and gas leases in San Juan […]
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San Rafael Swell Protected by the U.S. House!
We’re delighted to tell you that the Emery County Public Land Management Act just passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the president’s desk for his signature. […]
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San Rafael Swell Nears Wilderness Protection — You Can Help Make It Happen!
Are you sitting down? We can hardly believe we get to say this, but against great odds, Labyrinth Canyon, Muddy Creek, Desolation Canyon and other Utah wild lands may soon […]
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Happy Solstice!
The Winter Solstice has always been a time of celebration and reflection. Here at SUWA, some of our most meaningful moments have taken place in the redrock. Whether viewing ancient […]
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