Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
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Defending Utah's wild lands since 1983. #protectwildutah
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...
Reach out to your Senator and ask them to do same! suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
December 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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...
Reach out to your Senator and ask them to do same! suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
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...
www.sltrib.com/news/environ...
Utah leaders presented federal officials with a ‘wish list’ of national park changes. Here’s 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.
www.sltrib.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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...
www.sltrib.com/news/environ...
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.”
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.”
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.
utahnewsdispatch.com
December 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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.”
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.”
Yesterday, during a closed-door meeting, the State of Utah laid out its latest effort to undermine and dismantle the nation’s public lands system. For more info, visit: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
December 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Yesterday, during a closed-door meeting, the State of Utah laid out its latest effort to undermine and dismantle the nation’s public lands system. For more info, visit: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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...
Read more: www.thetravel.com/us-governmen...
U.S. Government Eyes Utah National Parks For “Dangerous” Plan That Could Spread To Parks Across The Country
The alleged meeting fears the public and environmentalists it might involve the Mighty Five.
www.thetravel.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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...
Read more: www.thetravel.com/us-governmen...
November's Redrock Report is here! Read it now: suwa.org/november-202...
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
November's Redrock Report is here! Read it now: suwa.org/november-202...
❗ACT NOW ❗ Former New Mexico Congressman, Steve Pearce, has been nominated to continue the administration’s 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
Tell your senators to oppose Steve Pearce as BLM Director NOW: suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
#protectwildutah
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
❗ACT NOW ❗ Former New Mexico Congressman, Steve Pearce, has been nominated to continue the administration’s 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
Tell your senators to oppose Steve Pearce as BLM Director NOW: suwa.quorum.us/campaign/148...
#protectwildutah
Interested in learning more about Steve Pearce—the 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!
Spoiler: he's no friend to public lands!
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.
www.publicdomain.media
November 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Interested in learning more about Steve Pearce—the 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!
Spoiler: he's no friend to public lands!
Fall in the redrock 💛
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Fall in the redrock 💛
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯
𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵: 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴𝘰𝘯
❗ACT NOW❗The 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.
ACT NOW: suwa.quorum.us/campaign/146...
We strongly encourage you to personalize your comments.
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
❗ACT NOW❗The 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.
ACT NOW: suwa.quorum.us/campaign/146...
We strongly encourage you to personalize your comments.
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...
For additional info, visit: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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...
For additional info, visit: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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/...
Read more:
www.deseret.com/environment/...
How big of a layoff is the Interior Department planning?
Thousands of union jobs could be cut “imminently,” including 12% of Utah’s BLM staff
www.deseret.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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/...
Read more:
www.deseret.com/environment/...
The October Redrock Report is here! Read it here:
suwa.org/october-2025...
suwa.org/october-2025...
October 2025 Redrock Report
Our e-newsletter with the latest on redrock wilderness news and events.
suwa.org
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The October Redrock Report is here! Read it here:
suwa.org/october-2025...
suwa.org/october-2025...
❗ACT NOW to protect Red Cliffs National Conservation Area❗ 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!
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!
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
❗ACT NOW to protect Red Cliffs National Conservation Area❗ 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!
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!
A good recap from SUWA friend, Stephen Trimble, on the current threats facing public lands in Utah.
writersontherange.org/jane-goodall...
writersontherange.org/jane-goodall...
Jane Goodall told us never give up - Writers On The Range
In her “Last Words” interview that was broadcast after her death, Jane Goodall talked about her calm in the face...
writersontherange.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A good recap from SUWA friend, Stephen Trimble, on the current threats facing public lands in Utah.
writersontherange.org/jane-goodall...
writersontherange.org/jane-goodall...
¿Vives o realizas actividades recreativas en alguno de los siguientes condados de la región central de Utah: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete o Piute?
¡Participa para ayudar a definir la gestión recreativa en la región central de Utah!
suwa.org/participa-pa...
¡Participa para ayudar a definir la gestión recreativa en la región central de Utah!
suwa.org/participa-pa...
¡Participa para ayudar a definir la gestión recreativa en la región central de Utah!
¿Vives o realizas actividades recreativas en alguno de los siguientes condados de la región central de Utah: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete o Piute? En este momento, la División de […]
suwa.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
¿Vives o realizas actividades recreativas en alguno de los siguientes condados de la región central de Utah: Wayne, Juab, Millard, Sevier, Sanpete o Piute?
¡Participa para ayudar a definir la gestión recreativa en la región central de Utah!
suwa.org/participa-pa...
¡Participa para ayudar a definir la gestión recreativa en la región central de Utah!
suwa.org/participa-pa...
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 they’re seeking input.
Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
suwa.org/take-action-...
Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
suwa.org/take-action-...
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 […]
suwa.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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 they’re seeking input.
Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
suwa.org/take-action-...
Take Action to Shape Recreation Management in Central Utah!
suwa.org/take-action-...
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...
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
October 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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...
suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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...
Wildlands Director, Neal Clark is quoted in the piece, check it out! www.sfgate.com/national-par...
'Shameless': Utah senator revives crusade against public lands
Critics say the bill threatens decades of wilderness protection.
www.sfgate.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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...
Wildlands Director, Neal Clark is quoted in the piece, check it out! www.sfgate.com/national-par...
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...
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.
www.nationalparkstraveler.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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...
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...
SUWA Legal Director, Steve Bloch is quoted in the piece. www.deseret.com/politics/202...
Controversial coal leasing opens land near iconic Utah destinations
Interior Department found an additional 13 million acres of public lands available for coal. Utah’s happens to be next to national parks
www.deseret.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
SUWA Legal Director, Steve Bloch is quoted in the piece. www.deseret.com/politics/202...
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...
For additional info: suwa.org/senators-lee...
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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...
For additional info: suwa.org/senators-lee...
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...
More: suwa.org/conservation...
October 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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...
More: suwa.org/conservation...