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Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) re- Yesterday, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) re-approved a proposal from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), at the behest of Washington County, for the construction of a four-lane Northern Corridor Highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, Utah. 

This decision reverses a December 2024 rejection of the same proposal and marks the eighth time the controversial highway has been considered. The project has been halted on every previous attempt over concerns related to wildlife, public safety, legal compliance, and community opposition.

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The Utah wilderness movement lost a dear friend an The Utah wilderness movement lost a dear friend and one of its most dedicated activists this week with the passing of Wayne Hoskisson. As a great-great-grandson of Brigham Young, Wayne was a Utahn to the core, having first explored the canyons and mesas of southern Utah on family trips as a child. Originally from Salt Lake City, Wayne spent the last 26 years as a well-loved member of the Moab community. 

Wayne wore many wilderness hats over the course of his lifetime—as a dedicated volunteer for SUWA and the Utah Chapter of the Sierra Club, as the Executive Director of Redrock Forests, and most recently as a SUWA Board member. In the late 1990s, Wayne spent years hiking and photo documenting RS2477 routes throughout southern Utah—extensive fieldwork that set the stage for our longstanding legal battle and representing a comprehensive collection that we still reference to this day. 

Though humble in demeanor, Wayne was a deeply passionate and effective wilderness advocate who spoke honestly and personally. Returning from military service in Vietnam, Wayne found solace in wild places and carried with him a personal truth and understanding about the importance of wilderness for healing. You could always count on him to show up—with a public comment at a meeting, a letter to the editor, or a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C.—and bring with him a deep knowledge that can only come from decades of advocacy. It’s no exaggeration to say that anyone who has been involved in wilderness issues in Utah has almost certainly crossed paths with Wayne. 

Wayne will not only be remembered for his dedication to wilderness preservation and the Protect Wild Utah wilderness movement but also, more importantly, for his good humor, calm and thoughtful nature, and unmitigated kindness. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. 

Photo #1: In the redrock with former SUWA staffer and then-wife Gail.
Photo #2: Wayne (far right) in SUWA's old office, as part of the all-volunteer RS 2477 Project (preparing maps and instructions for field volunteers).
Photo #3: At protest in Moab, wearing a trout hat!
As a proud founding member of the National Wildern As a proud founding member of the National Wilderness Coalition, we’re inviting you to sign up for their *new* monthly newsletter!

You’ll receive wilderness-related stories and updates on wilderness campaigns across the country, all from a national network that believes protecting wilderness is critical to our communities, ecosystems, and economies. 

First newsletter drops January 21! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/NWCnewsletter (link in bio)
The Boundary Waters is a sprawling area of interco The Boundary Waters is a sprawling area of interconnected lakes and boreal forests that is beloved by millions of Americans and international visitors; it is popular for canoeing, fishing, hiking, and camping. Biden-era Interior Secretary Deb Haaland protected the watershed that feeds and supports the Boundary Waters from copper mining by a Chilean-owned company by enacting a 20-year mineral withdrawal on public lands.

Earlier this week, Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN-08) introduced a “Joint Resolution” in the U.S. House of Representatives that, if passed, would undo the mineral withdrawal currently protecting the Boundary Waters, putting it in danger like never before.

Please take action TODAY to protect the Boundary Waters (link in bio). Urge your representative to vote NO on House Joint Resolution 140 and tell them you support keeping the Boundary Waters wild.

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The DC office was lucky to have Thomas join our te The DC office was lucky to have Thomas join our team as our fall Legislative Affairs Intern. Whether it was in congressional meetings on the Hill or just working around the office—he added so much to our work and we will miss having him around. As he works for the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology this spring and for everything that comes next, we wish him the best and hope to see him soon out on the redrock!
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