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Wild Utah Podcast, Episode 9: Controlling Motorized Mayhem

Nov 13th, 2019 Written by suwa

Following a public outcry, an outlandish Interior Department order that was proposed to allow off-road vehicles in national parks in Utah was dropped by the Trump administration. But the controversy […]

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Lawsuit Spurs Trump Administration to Suspend 130 Oil, Gas Leases in Utah

Nov 12th, 2019 Written by suwa

Fourth Time This Year BLM Has Suspended Leases in Utah; Feds Ignored Climate Change, Opened Scenic, Cultural Lands to Fossil Fuel Extraction For Immediate Release  Contact: Stephen Bloch, Southern Utah […]

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Interior Department Accelerates Public Lands Giveaway

Nov 8th, 2019 Written by suwa

Agency may hand over an alleged right-of-way to the state of Utah as it considers unprecedented public land giveaway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2019 Contacts: Alison Heis, National Parks […]

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Where do ATVs belong on our public lands?

Nov 5th, 2019 Written by Laura Peterson

As you no doubt have heard, the National Park Service (NPS) recently abandoned a proposal to allow certain off-road vehicles in Utah’s national parks and monuments. That proposal provoked enough […]

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2019 Year-End Celebration for the Redrock

Please join us as we celebrate our shared love of the redrock and prepare for another year of fighting the good fight. Enjoy Mountain West hard cider, beer, wine, and […]

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Yesterday, the State of Utah announced it signed a Yesterday, the State of Utah announced it signed a Cooperative Management Agreement with the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) regarding the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area in southern Utah; the Area was established as part of the 2019 Dingell Act.

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Today marks the 120th anniversary of the Antiquiti Today marks the 120th anniversary of the Antiquities Act—a simple yet powerful tool that protects some of the most magnificent places in our country. Since 1906, it’s given presidents the ability to preserve wild landscapes, cultural sites, biodiversity, wildlife and so much more.

One of those places is Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument—proof of how one piece of legislation can safeguard millions of years of history, science, and beauty in a single moment. That special place is now at risk. 

Honor the anniversary of the Antiquities Act by taking action TODAY. Call your Senator at 202-224-3121, or email them in just one click at the link in our bio—and urge them to VOTE NO on the resolution attacking Grand Staircase-Escalante.

📸 Kieran Corrigan
📍Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
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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Share this post and tag your members of Congress—u Share this post and tag your members of Congress—urging them to VOTE NO on the resolutions attacking Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument! #protectwildutah
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. 

Register at link in @protectwildutah's bio. See you tonight, 6pm MT!
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