Public lands belong to all “A few things need to be clarified about local public lands. First, federal public lands in Utah belong to all Americans. The present population of the United States is slightly more than 300 million, and each and every one of us technically owns an equal...

Science does confirm red dust melts CO snow"Strong scientific evidence shows that desert dust from the Colorado Plateau is causing early snowmelt in Colorado and that the majority of this dust is likely caused by human activity. So which human activities are causing this dust? ORVs, grazing, and oil and...

Monument critic gets it all wrong"Cedar City Daily News Bureau Chief Jennifer Weaver recently commented on the proposed American Red Rock Wilderness Bill. Her apparent disdain for conserving Utah's undeveloped public lands would seem to show her lack of appreciation for the fantastic area of the planet in which we...

CO writer cites dust on snow threat "Breathable air and drinkable water are two critical criteria, keys to a long-term quality of life. And what provides these benefits? Wild lands." Read more – Aspen Times "Kicking and screaming, the BLM makes a deal" "It's taken much longer than it should...

Controversial nuke plant proposed along the Green River raises water supply concerns from diverse stakeholders "Power plants need water — lots of water — and the group working on a proposal for Utah's first nuclear power plant is asking the Utah Division of Water Rights to approve a proposal for...