Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance
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Defending Utah's wild lands since 1983. #protectwildutah
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
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...
❗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!
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...
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...
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...
Maps and additional info can be found here: suwa.org/trump-admini...
October 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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...
Maps and additional info can be found here: suwa.org/trump-admini...
❗ACT NOW ❗suwa.org/keeplabywild
Trump’s 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!
Trump’s 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!
September 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
❗ACT NOW ❗suwa.org/keeplabywild
Trump’s 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!
Trump’s 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!
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...
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...
September 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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...
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...
September's Redrock Report is here! Featuring:
📝Trump Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Public Lands Rule
🌲 Roadless Rule Under Attack
✈️ National Wilderness Coalition Convenes in DC
🌄 Community Experiences Fire Up New Redrock Activists
💵 Now Hiring Finance Director!
suwa.org/september-20...
📝Trump Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Public Lands Rule
🌲 Roadless Rule Under Attack
✈️ National Wilderness Coalition Convenes in DC
🌄 Community Experiences Fire Up New Redrock Activists
💵 Now Hiring Finance Director!
suwa.org/september-20...
September 24, 2025 at 10:57 PM
September's Redrock Report is here! Featuring:
📝Trump Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Public Lands Rule
🌲 Roadless Rule Under Attack
✈️ National Wilderness Coalition Convenes in DC
🌄 Community Experiences Fire Up New Redrock Activists
💵 Now Hiring Finance Director!
suwa.org/september-20...
📝Trump Administration Announces Plan to Rescind Public Lands Rule
🌲 Roadless Rule Under Attack
✈️ National Wilderness Coalition Convenes in DC
🌄 Community Experiences Fire Up New Redrock Activists
💵 Now Hiring Finance Director!
suwa.org/september-20...
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/
This is a full time position, located in Salt Lake City. Application Deadline is October 13, 2025. More info: suwa.org/careers/
September 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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/
This is a full time position, located in Salt Lake City. Application Deadline is October 13, 2025. More info: suwa.org/careers/
‼️ACT NOW‼️ 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!
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!
September 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
‼️ACT NOW‼️ 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!
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!
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...
Read more: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
September 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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...
Read more: suwa.org/suwa-stateme...
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...
September 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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...
Just a Friday reminder of what we're all fighting for. Thanks for all you do to help #ProtectWildUtah. We hope you take some time to enjoy your favorite public lands this Labor Day weekend!
Photo Credit: Nathan St. Andre
Photo Credit: Nathan St. Andre
August 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just a Friday reminder of what we're all fighting for. Thanks for all you do to help #ProtectWildUtah. We hope you take some time to enjoy your favorite public lands this Labor Day weekend!
Photo Credit: Nathan St. Andre
Photo Credit: Nathan St. Andre
Join Oregonians For Wild Utah on Tuesday, September 9th for a webinar on protecting public lands against current threats with guest speaker Jackie Feinberg of the Sierra Club.
To register, visit: www.oregoniansforwildutah.org/upcoming-web...
To register, visit: www.oregoniansforwildutah.org/upcoming-web...
August 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join Oregonians For Wild Utah on Tuesday, September 9th for a webinar on protecting public lands against current threats with guest speaker Jackie Feinberg of the Sierra Club.
To register, visit: www.oregoniansforwildutah.org/upcoming-web...
To register, visit: www.oregoniansforwildutah.org/upcoming-web...
August 27, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Today, SUWA filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the BLM's 2019 decision to approve a 125,000-acre potash mining project, the Sevier Playa Potash (SPP) Project, as well as BLM’s 2025 decision approving a modified version of the Project.
More info here:
suwa.org/suwa-challen...
More info here:
suwa.org/suwa-challen...
August 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today, SUWA filed a lawsuit in federal district court challenging the BLM's 2019 decision to approve a 125,000-acre potash mining project, the Sevier Playa Potash (SPP) Project, as well as BLM’s 2025 decision approving a modified version of the Project.
More info here:
suwa.org/suwa-challen...
More info here:
suwa.org/suwa-challen...
SUWA's Stewardship program is an incredible way to give back to the land. Join a project this fall, and experience a part of Utah you've never seen before! Visit: suwa.org/stewardship to learn more. #protectwildutah
August 1, 2025 at 4:43 PM
SUWA's Stewardship program is an incredible way to give back to the land. Join a project this fall, and experience a part of Utah you've never seen before! Visit: suwa.org/stewardship to learn more. #protectwildutah
Learn more about NEPA in this article from our most recent newsletter. Steve Bloch explains it's 55-year history and how the current administration is dismantling environmental law strategically, by eliminating agency regulations and expediting fossil fuel projects. suwa.org/a-bedrock-en...
July 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Learn more about NEPA in this article from our most recent newsletter. Steve Bloch explains it's 55-year history and how the current administration is dismantling environmental law strategically, by eliminating agency regulations and expediting fossil fuel projects. suwa.org/a-bedrock-en...
The BLM is moving forward with plans to sell 46 oil and gas leases encompassing over 68,200 acres in Utah. The majority of these public lands provide important habitat for greater sage-grouse and Graham's beardtongue. #protectwildutah
❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗ suwa.quorum.us/campaign/133...
❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗ suwa.quorum.us/campaign/133...
July 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The BLM is moving forward with plans to sell 46 oil and gas leases encompassing over 68,200 acres in Utah. The majority of these public lands provide important habitat for greater sage-grouse and Graham's beardtongue. #protectwildutah
❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗ suwa.quorum.us/campaign/133...
❗TAKE ACTION NOW❗ suwa.quorum.us/campaign/133...
July's Redrcok Report has arrived. This month features:
🏛️ SUWA v. Cox Lawsuit Update
🎯 “Energy Dominance” Agenda Targets Uinta Basin
🏜️ Organizations Urge House Leadership to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante
😾 Wildcat Loadout
⛰️ 2 New Stewardship Projects
Read it now: suwa.org/july-2025-re...
🏛️ SUWA v. Cox Lawsuit Update
🎯 “Energy Dominance” Agenda Targets Uinta Basin
🏜️ Organizations Urge House Leadership to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante
😾 Wildcat Loadout
⛰️ 2 New Stewardship Projects
Read it now: suwa.org/july-2025-re...
July 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
July's Redrcok Report has arrived. This month features:
🏛️ SUWA v. Cox Lawsuit Update
🎯 “Energy Dominance” Agenda Targets Uinta Basin
🏜️ Organizations Urge House Leadership to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante
😾 Wildcat Loadout
⛰️ 2 New Stewardship Projects
Read it now: suwa.org/july-2025-re...
🏛️ SUWA v. Cox Lawsuit Update
🎯 “Energy Dominance” Agenda Targets Uinta Basin
🏜️ Organizations Urge House Leadership to Protect Grand Staircase-Escalante
😾 Wildcat Loadout
⛰️ 2 New Stewardship Projects
Read it now: suwa.org/july-2025-re...