Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance

January 16, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUWA Statement on Gov. Doug Burgum’s Nomination for DOI Secretary – 1.16.25 Testimony confirms his desire to prioritize fossil fuel development and extractive use across public lands Contacts:Grant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (319) 427-0260; grant@suwa.org Washington, DC – Today, the...

January 15, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Conservation Groups Applaud New Rule to Protect Glen Canyon’s Most Delicate Areas – 1.15.25  Strikes a balance that will minimize user conflict and protect National Recreation Area Contacts:Hanna Larsen, Staff Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (801) 428-3992 (hanna@suwa.org)Caitlyn Burford, Communications Manager, National...

January 14, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Plan for Bear Ears National Monument Finalized in the Face of Threats to Public Lands in Utah  – 1.14.25 Contacts:Judi Brawer, Wildlands Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (208) 871-0596 (judi@suwa.org)Grant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (319) 427-0260; grant@suwa.org Salt Lake...

January 13, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCOTUS Denies Utah Land Grab Lawsuit – 1.13.25 One-line order rejects Utah’s long-shot bid Contacts:Steve Bloch, Legal Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (801) 859-1552 (steve@suwa.org)Grant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (319) 427-0260; grant@suwa.org Salt Lake City, UT – Today, the...

January 7, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Finalized in the Face of Threats to Public Lands in Utah  – 1.7.25 Contacts:Kya Marienfeld, Wildlands Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (435) 259-5440; kya@suwa.orgGrant Stevens, Communications Director, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (319) 427-0260; grant@suwa.org Salt Lake...