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View from Horse Bench (with Nine Mile Canyon in the distance). Copyright Ray Bloxham/SUWA

A side canyon on the flanks of Horse Bench. Copyright Ray Bloxham/SUWA

View from Horse Bench (with Nine Mile Canyon in the distance). Copyright Ray Bloxham/SUWA

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Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on

Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a Field Hearing in Hurricane, UT. A variety of topics were covered, including the proposed Northern Corridor Highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA) and the recently finalized Public Lands Rule. Below is a statement from Travis Hammill, SUWA’s DC Director.

“Today’s partisan hearing was out of touch with local and national support for protecting public lands— especially the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Despite a hearing title that included the phrase “Empowering Local Voices,” no members of the public were allowed to speak. Local community members sporting “No Highway thru Red Cliffs” stickers made up a majority of the audience and the message was clear,” — Travis Hammill

Thank you to all who showed up and braved the heat to help protect Red Cliffs NCA! To read the full statement, visit the link in our bio.

#ProtectWildUtah #ProtectRedCliffs #EarthDay #PublicLands

Happy Earth Day from SUWA! Here is a list of ten t

Happy Earth Day from SUWA! Here is a list of ten things you can do to celebrate:
1. Plant something! 🌳
2. Dig your toes in the dirt
3. Support earth’s pollinators 🐝(some Utah bee-friendly flowers and plants include: blue mist spirea, fernbush, hyssop, sunflower, lavender & Russian sage)
4. Clean up plastic in your neighborhood
5. Take a walk & stop to smell the flowers 🌷🌻
6. Learn about conservation work in your local community
7. Go to a park!
8. Write a poem about the Earth 🌎
9. Prepare an all veggie meal
10. Ride your bike! 🚴‍♀️

Photo Credit: Jeff Clay

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announc

Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the release of the final Public Lands Rule, which establishes a “… framework to ensure healthy landscapes, abundant wildlife habitat, clean water, and balanced decision-making on our nation’s public lands.”

Read the full press release on our website (link in bio).

Yesterday we held an educational event with @sierr

Yesterday we held an educational event with @sierraclubutah and @womenofbearsears surrounding the draft Bears Ears National Monument Management Plan. The BLM is currently accepting public comments on this plan until June 11th.

We heard a brief history of the monument and its designation, an overview of the different alternatives BLM is considering, three essential components that SUWA supports, and how to write a great public comment (hint—personalize it!).

Meredith Benally from Women of Bear Ears shared her perspective on the current draft management plan and emphasized how Alternative E is both the BLM’s preferred alternative, as well as the Tribal Alternative. It was developed by the agency in consultation with the five Tribes of the Bears Ears Commission (Navajo, Pueblo of Zuni, Hopi, Ute, and Ute Mountain Ute).

Last night's event concluded with food from The Bluebird Stand—Navajo tacos, three sisters stew, and blue corn cookies. Thank you to everyone who participated, both online and in person!

Interested in learning more on how to protect Bears Ears? There is still time! Show up to the BLM-hosted public meeting in Salt Lake City this Thursday, April 18th (we'll be meeting at 5 p.m. at the Corner Bakery Cafe on Foothill Drive and walking to the 6 p.m. meeting together) to learn more and ask questions. Can’t make it? Tell your friends! SUWA will have an advocacy action coming soon too— so be on the lookout.

❗Urgent news❗ The House Natural Resources Subc

❗Urgent news❗ The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands is holding a Field Hearing in Hurricane, UT on Monday, April 22 at 12:00 pm. This is a chance to make clear the overwhelming local opposition to the proposed Northern Corridor Highway and support for protecting the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area (NCA) and other public lands in Washington County.

The meeting will take place next Monday, April 22 at 12:00 pm at The Rock Bowl at Sand Hollow Resort (5662 West Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane, UT)
*Important: Do NOT follow Google Maps instructions to the Rock Bowl (listed as 5665 West Clubhouse Drive). Navigate to and park at the Grille at Sand Hollow Resort. Then follow the signs to the Rock Bowl (about a quarter-mile walk on a paved path).

Seating will likely be limited and we recommend arriving at 11:00 am. Please wear green—and be on the lookout for staff and volunteers from SUWA and Conserve Southwest Utah. The Rock Bowl is an open-air grass amphitheater, so bring your own chair/blanket, water, food, and sunscreen! It’s supposed to be 90 degrees and there is no shade.

During this hearing, Republican members of the Subcommittee will likely focus on the proposed Northern Corridor Highway. Members of the public will not be allowed to comment during the hearing, but we want to show up as a visual reminder of the fierce opposition to paving over the Red Cliffs with a major highway. This partisan hearing is out of touch with local and national support for protecting public lands, and it is key that community members show up who value conservation and protected public lands.

As you may remember, the Northern Corridor Highway is a proposed four-lane highway through Red Cliffs NCA. For years, residents and concerned individuals across the country have voiced their opposition to a highway that would contradict the act of Congress that established the NCA, bulldoze critical habitat for the Mojave desert tortoise, and damage a landscape renowned for its scenic views, recreation, and wildlife.

Please join us next Monday, April 22 to help protect Red Cliffs NCA!

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