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. Governor Greg Bell appears today with an opinion piece at Utah Policy Daily that tries to paint Gov. Herbert’s radical...
Read MoreThe 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 about the high cost of Governor Gary Herbert’s radical plan to take over 30 million acres of public land in...
Read MoreDon’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. Don’t miss your chance to tell President Obama that Greater Canyonlands is worthy of protection too. Already, hundreds of activists...
Read MoreSay no to vegetation manipulation in Greater Canyonlands!
Showing no signs of slowing its pursuit of widespread landscape manipulation, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Monticello field office recently proposed to “restore” the sagebrush ecosystem in part of Greater Canyonlands over the next 5 years.
Read MoreU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Listing Imperiled Tiger Beetle for Protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced today that it will propose to list the Coral Pink Sand Dunes tiger beetle as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to designate 2,276 acres of critical habitat for the species.
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