Earlier this week, President Trump—flanked by Utah Governor Spencer Cox and our entire federal delegation (Senators Lee and Curtis, Representatives Maloy, Kennedy, Moore, and Owens)—decimated Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments, cutting them by a combined 3 million acres, or over 90%. We know you’re upset, angry, and want to make your voice heard.
Join us on Monday, July 20, for a Monumental Statewide Day of Action! Bring a friend, a sign (we’ll provide some too), and be ready to raise your voice against the Utah politicians who supported Monday’s actions.
- Ogden, 5:00-6:00 pm near Rep. Blake Moore’s office at the SW corner of 25th St. and Washington Blvd.
- Salt Lake City, 6:00-7:00 pm at the Governor’s Mansion, 603 E. South Temple St.
- Provo, 5:00-6:00 pm at the offices of Sen. Curtis and Rep. Kennedy, 3601 N. University Ave, Suite 250
- St. George, 6:00-7:00 pm at the offices of Sen. Lee and Rep. Maloy, 111 E. Tabernacle St, Suite 324
- Moab, 6:00-7:00 pm. Meet at the Moab Information Center, 25 E. Center Street
In moments like this, it’s easy to feel despair, and we understand why. There are many hard days and hard fights ahead—more weeks and months that will test our resolve to do the difficult work that can feel like one step forward, two steps back. But the Protect Wild Utah movement is in this for the long haul, and we have a proven track record of defending the redrock against long odds.
There will be many more opportunities to speak out and to show your support for the national monuments—this is only the first. We hope to see you on Monday!
* SUWA advocates strongly for protecting Utah’s wild lands with strategies that meaningfully engage all cultures and abilities. We do so respectfully and firmly. We act within the law. We do not condone violence or destruction of property.
