In Park City, a decades-long battle against the resort industry may be all but over.
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Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
Can drilling and recreation get along in Moab, Utah?
The BLM unveils the unprecedented plan to balance oil and gas with conservation in canyon country.
Posted inNovember 9, 2015: The Campaign Against Coal
The Latest: Supreme Court denies roads rule appeal in Utah
Decision makes it harder for counties to claim roads on public land.
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Thanks, BLM, for letting the dirt shine through
Editor’s note: The following is a recent letter from Collin Smith, an aspiring geologist, to the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. He said he was happy to share it with us because the federal agency receives so little praise these days. Dear BLM: I am pleased as punch! I just got back from my […]
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Public-land transfer proponents may have violated lobbying laws
Colorado puts the American Lands Council on “notice” for ethical missteps.
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Utah’s Supreme Court delivers a victory for immigrant rights
Tens of thousands are deported each year for accepting plea deals. Now they will have a new way to fight back.
Posted inAugust 31, 2015: Unlocking the Methane Mystery
Unlocking the mystery of the Four Corners Methane Hot Spot
Scientists zero in on the culprits behind a giant plume of greenhouse gases.
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Wild Science: Migratory birds on the Great Salt Lake
Scientists explore how phalaropes respond to less water and increased salinity.
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Wild Science: Is climate change helping the Uinta ground squirrel?
Go behind the scenes of capturing and tracking this prolific species.
Posted inJuly 20, 2015: Shredded
Biking the line between wilderness and civilization
A bikepacking trip in Canyonlands offers a new look at a well-travelled landscape.
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National parks scramble to keep up with the crowds
Does Utah’s mega tourism campaign compromise the outdoor experience?
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Efforts to save Utah’s Cedar Mesa reach a crescendo
Conflicting county and state proposals would provide various levels of protection.
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Prairie dog case challenges ESA
District judge rules ESA has no say over species that don’t have multi-state presence or economic impact.
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American Indian students in Utah face harsh discipline
Research finds they are referred to law enforcement and arrested more than any other group.
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The taxpayer money that fuels federal land transfer demands
How the behind-the-scenes lobby group American Lands Council gets funding.
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Utah vastly overstating future water shortages
State projections downplayed what conservation and agriculture can provide.
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Recapture Canyon protesters found guilty in Utah
County commissioner and co-defendant face up to a year in jail for illegal ATV ride.
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Hundreds of lapsed permits found on Forest Service land
Expired water permit for Nestlé draws attention to flawed federal supervision.
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State bills to study federal-to-state land transfers
A rundown of the legislation in each state and a look into the motives behind them.
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A Latino sportsman talks with the BLM’s Utah director
Juan Palma discusses states’ rights, landscape-scale planning and how personal history affects public decisions.