Elections matter for our public lands. This one broke both ways for the redrock wilderness. At the top of the ticket, President Obama’s re-election was critical. The White House directs […]
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Utah Supreme Court Issues Decision on Large-Scale Coal Strip Mine
In a decision issued earlier this morning, the Utah Supreme Court upheld a state mining permit that allows Alton Coal Development to strip mine roughly 600 acres of private lands (the Coal Hollow Mine). The ruling sets the stage for a broader fight over the proposed expansion of the private...
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An Unbalanced, Lose-Lose Proposition
We wrote on Wednesday about attempts by the Herbert administration to “soft sell” their radical, two front war on federal public lands. And sure enough, as if on cue, Lt. […]
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The Pressure’s On
We’re keeping the pressure on — and we’ve just released a new radio ad here in Utah. Featuring Black Diamond Equipment founder and CEO Peter Metcalf, the ad reminds Utahns […]
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Don’t miss your chance
In the past month, President Obama has demonstrated his willingness to use his authority under the Antiquities Act by designating two new national monuments, including Chimney Rock in southwestern Colorado. […]
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