Here's what is happening this month with the redrock: 1. New signature campaign against Governor Herbert's public land grab. 2. Greater Canyonlands becomes a hot topic in the Utah State Legislature. 3. Help protect the President's ability to designate national monuments. 4. SUWA & our partners file a lawsuit to...
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No More Monuments?
The special interests that kept the last Congress from passing any new wilderness legislation (the first time since 1966!) are trying to hamstring the President’s ability to create national monuments. In just the first month of Congress, four different bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate...
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What’s Your Vision for Greater Canyonlands?
The following ad ran in the Moab Sun News and the Moab Times-Independent today:
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Utah redrock wilderness supporters pack hearing on protection for Greater Canyonlands
The hearing room today at the Utah State Capitol was packed with people who showed up to support Utah State Senator James Dabakis’ resolution calling for protection of Greater Canyonlands – the 1.4 million acre landscape surrounding Canyonlands National Park.
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Poll Says Most Utahns Want Public Lands Protected
According to a recent bipartisan poll released by Colorado College, Western voters — including Utahns — want to see their public lands protected. Seventy-four percent of Utahns polled said public lands “support the economy, provide recreation opportunities and enhance quality of life . . .” “Westerners see the permanent protection...
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