Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
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Defending Utah's wild lands since 1983.
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Coverage from The Salt Lake Tribune on Utah politician's latest attack on Grand Staircase-Escalante:
www.sltrib.com/news/environ...
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Tribes and environmental groups sound alarm about fate of one of Utahâs national monuments
After a recent federal decision, Utahâs congressional delegation may use an obscure federal law to slash the management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2026/01/23/congress-may-slash-this-utah/
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Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is under attack! âACT NOWâhttps://suwa.quorum.us/campaign/153366/ Contact your members of Congress today and ask them to vote NO on any joint resolution that seeks to undo the management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument!
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Last year Rep. Celeste Maloy secretly requested an opinion from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about whether Congress can overturn the current GSENM Management Planâa maneuver that would upend the Monumentâs protection. Last week the GAO said it could. Read more:
suwa.org/grand-stairc...
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Yesterday, the BLM re-approved a proposal from the Utah Department of Transportation, at the behest of Washington County, for the construction of a four-lane Northern Corridor Highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, Utah. For more info:
suwa.org/federal-agen...
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As a proud founding member of the National Wilderness Coalition, weâre inviting you to sign up for their *new* monthly newsletter! Youâll receive wilderness-related stories and updates on wilderness campaigns across the country. First newsletter drops January 21! Sign up now:
bit.ly/NWCnewsletter
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The Boundary Waters are at risk like never before. Similar threats could soon be coming for the redrock, and we need to take action now!
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/153...
Urge your representative to vote NO on House Joint Resolution 140 and tell them you support keeping the Boundary Waters wild!
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Today the Trump administration and the state of Utah announced an agreement to assert Utahâs control over 8 million acres of national forests while cutting public oversight and weakening environmental reviews. Read more:
suwa.org/trump-admini...
Photo Credit: Tim Peterson
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A strong story on why Grand Staircase-Escalante is so important to protect:
www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/...
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An age-old monument faces modern threats - High Country News
Despite the geologic and paleontological significance of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, federal government management is hindering its full research potential.
https://www.hcn.org/issues/58-1/an-age-old-monument-faces-modern-threats/
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December's Redrock Report has arrived! To read the full scoop, visit:
suwa.org/december-202...
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Today, the Brian Head Land Conveyance Act passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee & is now eligible for a vote in the full Senate. This legislation would give awayâat no costâ24 acres of public land within the Dixie National Forest to the town of Brian Head.
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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This Wednesday, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a markup on multiple bills, including S.1860 the Brian Head Town Land Conveyance Act. This legislation, would transfer, at no cost, 24 acres of public land within the Dixie National Forest to the town of Brian Head in Utah.
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This proposal marks the third time in a row the BLM has targeted the greater Book Cliffs area for leasing and development. âTAKE ACTION NOW âand tell the BLM to keep oil & gas leasing out of the Book Cliffs:
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/149...
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Clean Drinking Water for Millions of People at Risk as Trump Administration Targets National Monuments
New analysis highlights the extensive risk to U.S. rivers, streams, and drinking water supplies posed by the Trump administrationâs threats to eliminate protected national monuments.
https://www.americanprogress.org/article/clean-drinking-water-for-millions-of-people-at-risk-as-trump-administration-targets-national-monuments/
about 2 months ago
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Great to see Senator Hickenlooper from CO voice his opposition to Sell-off Steve for BLM Director. Reach out to your Senator and ask them to do same!
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
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Closed-Door Meeting On National Parks In Utah Amounts To A âPower Grab,â Says SUWA
According to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, a recent meeting held in Utah represented the latest effort by the state to undermine and dismantle the nationâs public lands system.
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/12/closed-door-meeting-national-parks-utah-amounts-power-grab-says-suwa
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Check out this article from
@sltrib.com
to see what was talked about in Monday's meeting regarding national parks in Utah:
www.sltrib.com/news/environ...
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Utah leaders presented federal officials with a âwish listâ of national park changes. Hereâs what was on it.
State and county leaders pushed for increased access and visitation at national parks in a closed-door meeting with the federal government on Monday.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/12/04/utah-officials-discuss-national/
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More on Monday's closed-door meeting on national parks:
utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/12/03/u...
Wildlands Director Neal Clark is quoted: "...The way that that meeting came together looks to be the state really trying to push its way into dictating management direction for parks.â
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Utah hosts invite-only meeting on national parks and neighboring communities ⢠Utah News Dispatch
An Interior Department official met behind closed doors this week with leaders from the state, national parks and surrounding communities.
https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2025/12/03/utah-hosts-invite-only-meeting-on-national-parks-and-neighboring-communities/
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Yesterday, during a closed-door meeting, the State of Utah laid out its latest effort to undermine and dismantle the nationâs public lands system. For more info, visit:
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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Federal government and Utah leaders are having a meeting this week to discuss co-management of national parks in Utah, setting a dangerous precedent for national parks across the nation. Read more:
www.thetravel.com/us-governmen...
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U.S. Government Eyes Utah National Parks For âDangerousâ Plan That Could Spread To Parks Across The Country
The alleged meeting fears the public and environmentalists it might involve the Mighty Five.
https://www.thetravel.com/us-government-eyes-utah-national-parks-for-dangerous-plan-that-could-spread-to-parks-across-the-country/
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November's Redrock Report is here! Read it now:
suwa.org/november-202...
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âACT NOW â Former New Mexico Congressman, Steve Pearce, has been nominated to continue the administrationâs attacks on public lands as the Director of the BLM. Tell your senators to oppose Steve Pearce as BLM Director NOW:
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
#protectwildutah
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Interested in learning more about Steve Pearceâthe nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management? Check out this piece:
www.publicdomain.media/p/trump-blm-...
Spoiler: he's no friend to public lands!
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He Once Pushed to Divest Federal Lands. Now He's Trump's BLM Nominee.
Most federal land "we do not even need," wrote former Congressman Steve Pearce in a 2012 letter.
https://www.publicdomain.media/p/trump-blm-oil-money-sell-public-land
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âACT NOWâThe BLM is accepting public comments on its proposed rescission of the Public Lands Rule through Monday, November 10. Tell the agency you support the rule and oppose this regressive action! ACT NOW:
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/146...
We strongly encourage you to personalize your comments.
3 months ago
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Today, President Trump announced he has nominated former US Representative Steve Pearce (R-NM) as the next director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Below is a statement from SUWA Executive Director Scott Braden. For additional info, visit:
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
3 months ago
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The Department of the Interior plans to fire at least an additional 2,050 employees. Steve Bloch, SUWA's Legal Director is quoted in the piece. Read more:
www.deseret.com/environment/...
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How big of a layoff is the Interior Department planning?
Thousands of union jobs could be cut âimminently,â including 12% of Utahâs BLM staff
https://www.deseret.com/environment/2025/10/22/interior-department-layoffs-trump-administration-national-parks-blm/
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The October Redrock Report is here! Read it here:
suwa.org/october-2025...
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October 2025 Redrock Report
Our e-newsletter with the latest on redrock wilderness news and events.
https://suwa.org/october-2025-redrock-report/
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âACT NOW to protect Red Cliffs National Conservation Areaâ
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/144...
In early October, the Trump administration directed the BLM to revisit an application from the Utah Department of Transportation for the four-lane highway through the Red Cliffs NCA. ACT NOW!
3 months ago
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A good recap from SUWA friend, Stephen Trimble, on the current threats facing public lands in Utah.
writersontherange.org/jane-goodall...
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Jane Goodall told us never give up - Writers On The Range
In her âLast Wordsâ interview that was broadcast after her death, Jane Goodall talked about her calm in the face...
https://writersontherange.org/jane-goodall-told-us-never-give-up/
3 months ago
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ÂżVives o realizas actividades recreativas en alguno de los siguientes condados de la regiĂłn central de Utah: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete o Piute? ÂĄParticipa para ayudar a definir la gestiĂłn recreativa en la regiĂłn central de Utah!
suwa.org/participa-pa...
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ÂĄParticipa para ayudar a definir la gestiĂłn recreativa en la regiĂłn central de Utah!
ÂżVives o realizas actividades recreativas en alguno de los siguientes condados de la regiĂłn central de Utah: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete o Piute? En este momento, la DivisiĂłn de [âŚ]
https://suwa.org/participa-para-ayudar-a-definir-la-gestion-recreativa-en-la-region-central-de-utah/
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Do you live or recreate in the following Utah counties: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete, and Piute? The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is developing a long-term recreation plan and theyâre seeking input. Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
suwa.org/take-action-...
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Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
Do you live or recreate in the following central Utah counties: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete, and Piute? Right now, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation is developing a long-term [âŚ]
https://suwa.org/take-action-to-shape-recreation-management-in-central-utah/
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The DOI is planning mass firings of more than 1,500 public servants at the Department of the Interior, including the Bureau of Land Management, which manages nearly 23 million acres of federal public land in Utah. Below is a statement from SUWA Legal Director Steve Bloch.
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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Informative article on Senator Lee's Border Lands Conservation Act. Wildlands Director, Neal Clark is quoted in the piece, check it out!
www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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'Shameless': Utah senator revives crusade against public lands
Critics say the bill threatens decades of wilderness protection.
https://www.sfgate.com/national-parks/article/mike-lee-border-lands-conservation-act-wilderness-21104891.php
3 months ago
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More on Senators Curtis and Lee's legislation to open up Capitol Reef National Park to off-road vehicle travel. Staff Attorney, Laura Peterson is quoted:
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/10/utah...
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Utah's U.S. Senators Want To Open National Parks To OHVs
Utah's two United States senators have authored legislation that would open up Capitol Reef National Park, and possibly other units of the National Park System, to off-road vehicle travel.
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/10/utahs-us-senators-want-open-national-parks-ohvs
3 months ago
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Coverage on the 13 million acres of public lands that were opened up for coal leasing by the Trump administration at the end of September: SUWA Legal Director, Steve Bloch is quoted in the piece.
www.deseret.com/politics/202...
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Controversial coal leasing opens land near iconic Utah destinations
Interior Department found an additional 13 million acres of public lands available for coal. Utahâs happens to be next to national parks
https://www.deseret.com/politics/2025/10/15/trump-administration-opens-coal-leases-near-utah-zion-bryce-national-parks/
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Utah Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis have introduced two new bills that would open national parks to off-road vehicles (ORVs): the State Motor Vehicle Laws in National Park System Units Act and the OHVs in Capitol Reef National Park Act. For additional info:
suwa.org/senators-lee...
3 months ago
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Last week, Sen. Mike Lee, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, announced he had introduced a new, intentionally deceptively-named piece of legislation: the Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act. The bill is also sponsored by Sen. John Curtis. More:
suwa.org/conservation...
3 months ago
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More on Senator Lee's proposed Border Lands Conservation Act. SUWA Executive Director, Scott Braden, is quoted:
www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/10/gop-...
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GOP Senators Introduce Legislation To Open Up Wilderness To Homeland Security Activities
Republican senators from Utah, Wyoming, Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Florida have introduced legislation they say will better protect borderlands while providing more access to them.
https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/10/gop-senators-introduce-legislation-open-wilderness-homeland-security-activities
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The fight against the Northern Corridor Highway has returned. Holly Snow Canada, Conserve Southwest Utah's Executive Director is quoted. Read the full piece:
www.sltrib.com/news/environ...
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Feds put polarizing southern Utah highway proposal back on the table, months after Biden administration rejected it
The Bureau of Land Management is reassessing the controversial Northern Corridor highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2025/10/07/feds-restart-review-northern/
4 months ago
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Last week, the Trump Administration announced it is making previously off-limits public land available for coal leasing under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), including 48,000 acres in Utah. Maps and additional info can be found here:
suwa.org/trump-admini...
4 months ago
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For more context on the Labyrinth Canyon and Gemini Bridges Travel Management Plan, read this piece from The Times-Independent:
www.moabtimes.com/articles/blm...
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BLM reassesses routes in the Labyrinth/Gemini Bridges area
https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/blm-reassesses-routes-in-the-labyrinth-gemini-bridges-area/
4 months ago
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âACT NOW âsuwa.org/keeplabywild Trumpâs Bureau of Land Management is proposing to greenlight more off-road vehicles in Labyrinth Canyon at the request of the State of Utah and certain motorized groups. Tell the BLM to Keep Labyrinth Canyon Wild!
4 months ago
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Yesterday, the BLM announced it is considering reversing course on the motorized Travel Management Plan for the Labyrinth Canyon/Gemini Bridges area near Moab. Keep an eye out for an Action Alert coming soon, we have 30 days to submit public comments! More info here:
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
4 months ago
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September's Redrock Report is here! Featuring: đTrump Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Public Lands Rule đ˛ Roadless Rule Under Attack âď¸ National Wilderness Coalition Convenes in DC đ Community Experiences Fire Up New Redrock Activists đľ Now Hiring Finance Director!
suwa.org/september-20...
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We're hiring! SUWA is seeking a Finance Director to join our senior leadership team and steward the financial, operational, and administrative functions of our org. This is a full time position, located in Salt Lake City. Application Deadline is October 13, 2025. More info:
suwa.org/careers/
4 months ago
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âźď¸ACT NOWâźď¸
suwa.quorum.us/campaign/140...
We have a short window to submit comments to BLM regarding the Beas Lewis Flat Campground, just outside of Capitol Reef National Park. Please submit a comment TODAY!
4 months ago
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More on the Department of Interior moving to strike the Public Lands Rule. SUWA Legal Director, Steve Bloch is quoted:
www.aspenpublicradio.org/environment/...
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DOI proposes rolling back the Public Lands Rule, says conservation isnât a âuseâ on BLM lands
The Public Lands Rule allowed conservation to be managed as part of BLMâs multiple-use mandate, along with other uses like mining and grazing. The Trump administration now says that rule doesnât pass ...
https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/environment/2025-09-10/doi-proposes-rolling-back-the-public-lands-rule-says-conservation-isnt-a-use-on-blm-lands
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The Department of the Interior has announced it plans to rescind the BLM's Public Lands Rule. SUWA and other conservation groups are currently engaged in litigation to defend the Rule from challenges brought by Republican-led states (including Utah). Read more:
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
5 months ago
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Thank you Congresswoman, Kelly Morrison for cosponsoring America's Red Rock Wilderness Act!
#protectwildutah
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Calling all orgs! Sign up to table at Latino Conservation Week Festival on September 18 hosted by Native Indigenous Student Union and SUWA! This is your chance to meet and connect with Salt Lake Community College students and west-side families. Fill out this form:
docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLS...
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