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Utah Wilderness News, February 12, 2010

A call to protect public lands"The phrase “public lands" refers not just to access, but to ownership. Whether monitored and maintained by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management or any other agency, this country's public lands are the property of the American people. As such, the public has...

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Utah Wilderness News, February 11, 2010

Utah's faithful gather at statehouse to testify to the importance of wilderness… Video Courtesy of KSL.com …which is a good thing since the Utah Legislature has other, more nefarious designs on our wild public lands "A pair of Utah County lawmakers want to pass legislation that would give the state...

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Utah Wilderness News, February 10, 2010

Sen. Udall introduces legislation to bring accountability for public land damage"The illegal destruction of thousands of acres of public lands in Colorado by off-road vehicles and fires caused by carelessness has prompted legislation that could result in much stronger penalties for those responsible. U.S. Senator Mark Udall, D-Eldorado Springs, and...

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Utah Wilderness News, February 9, 2010

Restore sanity and balance to energy development"Oil and gas production is an important use of America's public lands. But not everywhere and not without scrutiny. Public lands are not a gift bag for whatever the special interest flavor of the month happens to be." Read more – Denver PostUT legislator...

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Redrock Report February 2010

February 2010 Here's what is happening this month with the redrock:1.  Submit your comments to prevent vegetation devastation!2.  Wilderness Stewardship Days demonstrate faith-based support for protecting Utah's wild lands.3.  Attend the Western Wilderness Conference this April!4.  New redrock bill cosponsors include Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA).5.  SUWA's slideshow goes to Indiana,...

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