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Tell the BLM Not to Lease for Oil and Gas at the Doorstep of Zion National Park

Feb 22nd, 2017 Written by suwa

The Bureau of Land Management’s Saint George field office is preparing to lease for oil and gas development approximately 4,730 acres of federal public land at its upcoming lease sale. Two of the parcels are located less than two miles from Zion National Park along the Kolob Terrace Road, a...

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SUWA Goes On the Air to Defend Bears Ears

Feb 17th, 2017 Written by Mathew Gross

Utah politicians are continuing their rabid attack on Bears Ears National Monument—but not without consequences. Yesterday, after a disastrous phone call between Utah Governor Gary Herbert and outdoor recreation industry leaders, Outdoor Retailer—the huge outdoor rec convention held twice a year in Salt Lake City—announced that they would be leaving...

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Congressman Chaffetz Withdraws Public Lands Disposal Bill, but There’s More Work to Be Done

Feb 2nd, 2017 Written by Jordan Giaconia

After widespread public outcry from hunters, anglers, recreationists, and public lands enthusiasts across the country, Congressman Jason Chaffetz has promised to withdraw HR 621 — legislation that would have sold off millions of acres of public lands across the West. (There is no mechanism for withdrawing a bill once it’s...

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January 2017 Redrock Report

Jan 24th, 2017 Written by suwa

Our e-newsletter with the latest on redrock wilderness news and events.

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SUWA and Partners Appeal BLM Decision to Open Renowned Indian Creek Area to ATV Use

Jan 19th, 2017 Written by suwa

Petition asks administrative appeals board to ‘stay’ BLM decision to designate Indian Creek ATV trail FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2017 Contact: Kya Marienfeld, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, 573-228-1061 Tim Peterson, Grand Canyon Trust, 801-550-9861 MOAB – Last Friday a coalition of conservation groups (Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Grand Canyon...