Category Archives: Public Lands
Protected Lands Promote Jobs and Higher Incomes
Posted December 4, 2012 by Jane Whalen
A recent report by Headwaters Economics finds that the West’s popular national parks, monuments, wilderness areas and other public lands offer its growing high-tech and services industries a competitive advantage, which is a major reason why the western economy has outperformed the rest of the U.S. economy in key measures of growth–employment, population, and personal… Read more »
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Tags: conservation, economy, recreation
Outdoor Industry Association asks Governor Herbert to Stop Attacks on Public Lands
Posted August 1, 2012 by Jane Whalen
The outdoor industry brings millions of dollars to Utah each year. The Outdoor Retailer convention in Salt Lake City brings $40 million to our state annually. Isn’t it time for our state to welcome these dollars rather than force them out with frivolous lawsuits? Here is a statement from the Outdoor Industry Association that was… Read more »
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Tags: public lands takeover
Snow Canyon 1998 Resource Management Plan
Posted July 18, 2012 by Jane Whalen
As you know, since last February there have been on-going discussions by local officials to transfer Snow Canyon State Park to Washington County. Frustratingly, until now, these discussions have not included the public and citizens have been left in the dark about what was happening. Friends of Snow Canyon (FoSC) has been working diligently to… Read more »
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Who Should Manage Snow Canyon
Posted June 5, 2012 by Tom Butine
Local officials are looking to take over management of Snow Canyon State Park. The problem is, local citizens have not had a seat at the table for these discussions. Read more here about what is happening and stay tuned to see how you can get involved. Who should run Snow Canyon SL Trib 6.4.12
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Arizona Shows Some Sense in Public Lands
Posted May 17, 2012 by Jane Whalen
Arizona avoids Utah’s mistake of committing millions in taxpayer dollars to try and take back public lands. It is time for Utah leaders to show the same common sense and stop this frivolous lawsuit. Brewer sets a limit _ The Salt Lake Tribune
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Dedication of Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas
Posted May 2, 2012 by Jane Whalen
The public is invited to a dedication ceremony for the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas. Join us Monday, May 7 2:45 at the Tuacahn Amphitheater. For more information on this event click here.
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Rob Bishop Has Quiver of Pointless Arrows- The Spectrum
Posted April 12, 2012 by Jane Whalen
Bishop Has Quiver of Pointless Arrows – The Spectrum
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CDF Comments on UDOT Proposed Study
Posted February 1, 2012 by Jane Whalen
CDF Comments on UDOT Proposed Study
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Western values
Posted December 27, 2011 by Jane Whalen
Republicans say they’re speaking for Westerners when fighting wildlands policies, but they need to look at the actual views of those in the West. By Walter E. Hecox and Mark Barna Posted: 04/17/2011 01:00:00 AM MDT Last month, Republican lawmakers participated in hearings in Washington with U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials… Read more »
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