Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
If you’ve spent any time on public lands in recent years you’ve undoubtedly noticed the explosive growth in human-powered recreation—hiking, biking, camping, climbing, river running, and horseback riding. In addition to the typical frustrations that come with crowded parking areas, full campsites, and busy trails, this increasing use also brings...
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Enefit American Oil Abandons Lease to Mine Oil Shale in Utah’s Uinta Basin Settlement cuts off oil shale giant’s planned mine and processing facility from water supply September 12, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Stephen Bloch, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA), steve@suwa.org, 801-428-3981Michael Toll, Grand Canyon Trust, mtoll@grandcanyontrust.org, 303-309-2165Ted Zukoski, Center...
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Our e-newsletter with the latest on redrock wilderness news and events.
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This past Friday afternoon, a Federal District Court judge dismissed the lawsuits brought by the State of Utah, the Blue Ribbon Coalition, and others challenging President Biden’s restoration of the boundaries of Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments! This is a moment well worth celebrating. In August 2022, the...
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Groups Applaud New Direction on Use of Electric Bikes on Public Lands – 8.15.23 August 15, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Judi Brawer, Wildlands Attorney, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA); (435) 355-0716 (judi@suwa.org)Randy Rasmussen, Director, Public Lands & Recreation, Back Country Horsemen of America; (541) 602-0713 (WildernessAdvisor@bcha.org)Tyler Ray, Senior Director for...
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