Tag: public lands
Reaching a Milestone: 20 Years Strong
Amazing Earthfest celebrates its 20th anniversary in Kanab, Utah, May 7–10, 2026, with learning opportunities focused on public lands, environmental awareness, and community connection.
Projects Across Public Lands in Utah Provide Hands-On Opportunities to Protect...
The SUWA Stewardship Program returns for its 10th season in 2025, offering 26 volunteer projects across Utah’s public lands—apply now for trips ranging from three to five days.
Tweet Of The Day: California Wildfires Caused By Bad Management, Not...
According to Senator Mike Lee of Utah, the current problem with California wildfires and others throughout many of our Western States has more to do with bad forest management than with climate change.
Zinke Investigations
Zinke Investigations
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Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship requests withdrawal of public lands from oil...
Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship requests withdrawal of public lands from oil and gas leasing
By David Jenkins
On Sept. 5, Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship formally requested...
Careful what you ask for, Utah
When Donald Trump was running for office in 2016, a recording of comments he made about his fame and power being so all-encompassing that...
Letter to the Editor: America’s public lands are a sacred trust
Edward Abbey said, "Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit." The magnificent national parks, monuments, forest service and BLM...
Black Diamond and Patagonia take a stand on Utah public lands
Outdoor retail companies Black Diamond and Patagonia are taking a stand on Utah public lands. The outdoor industry loves Utah, but enough is enough.
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Dixie Forum begins with Ray Kuehne’s lecture on federally managed public...
Dixie State University’s weekly lecture series “Dixie Forum: A Window on the World” will kick off the 2016–17 academic year with a presentation by...
Federal Land Action Group holds third public lands forum
Rep. Chris Stewart, chairman of the Federal Lands Action Group, and Rep. Rob Bishop, chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, hosted their...