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Trump Administration Takes Aim at Public Lands . . . Again

Jun 4th, 2026 Written by suwa

Last Friday, after most people left work, President Trump announced the repeal of two executive orders (11644 and 11989) that govern off-road vehicle (ORV) use on public lands nationwide. He also directed federal land management agencies […]

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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument CRA Vote – Live Updates

Jun 2nd, 2026 Written by suwa

Resolutions to undo the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s Management Plan using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) have been introduced by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02). Once either chamber of […]

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SUWA Statement on President Trump’s Repeal of Travel Management Executive Orders – 5.29.26 

May 29th, 2026 Written by suwa

May 29, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUWA Statement on President Trump’s Repeal of Travel Management Executive Orders – 5.29.26  Will bring unregulated motorized recreation and chaos across public lands   Contacts:Grant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness […]

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SUWA Statement on Proposed Changes to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area – 5.15.26 

May 15th, 2026 Written by suwa

May 15, 2026 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUWA Statement on Proposed Changes to the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area – 5.15.26  Amendments to Plan reduce conservation in favor of extractive development and off-road vehicle dominance  Contacts:Grant Stevens, […]

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Unprecedented Alliance Highlights Need for Real Affordable Housing Solutions Without Sacrificing Public Lands – 4.29.26 

Apr 29th, 2026 Written by suwa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 29, 2026 Unprecedented Alliance Highlights Need for Real Affordable Housing Solutions Without Sacrificing Public Lands – 4.29.26  Leaders of the Affordable Housing and Public Lands Community […]

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Last Friday, after most people left work, Presiden Last Friday, after most people left work, President Trump announced the repeal of two executive orders (11644 and 11989) that govern off-road vehicle (ORV) use on public lands nationwide. He also directed federal land management agencies to rescind or revise their regulations implementing these orders, setting the stage for chaos and confusion across the country. 

For a bit of background, Presidents Nixon and Carter issued those executive orders in response to an explosive increase in ORV use in the 1960s and 70s across public lands and the corresponding environmental damage and conflict. Together, the orders directed federal land management agencies to develop regulations to address that increasing ORV use by “minimizing” the resultant impacts . This included locating ORV areas and trails to minimize damage to public land resources and wildlife as well as conflicts between different recreationists. The orders also empowered agencies to act swiftly to close areas to ORVs when they are causing or will cause considerable damage to natural and cultural resources. 

For roughly 50 years, these orders have helped protect streams, wildlife and their habitats, and opportunities for safe recreation by providing clear and consistent guidance for motorized and nonmotorized users on Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service lands.

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Join us this evening to hear the latest on the CRA Join us this evening to hear the latest on the CRA attack on Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. You’ll hear from Native leaders, scientists, former Bureau of Land Management staff, and others. 

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With less than two weeks for the Senate to take up With less than two weeks for the Senate to take up Senator Mike Lee’s joint resolution to undo the management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, join us this Wednesday to learn what action steps you can take to protect the monument.

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We’ll share the latest on the CRA timeline, hear stories from grassroots activists, and, of course, send you off with the latest actions you can take to protect this remarkable place. Thank you for all you’re doing to speak up and protect Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!

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