Ever since President Trump scaled back Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments, many have wondered what comes next. Well, the U.S. Interior Department finalized plans to allow energy companies to use these public lands for extraction. The Trump administration will allow drilling, mining, and grazing where it was previously not allowed under the National…
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How to protest Trump’s Utah national monument reduction
On Monday, December 4th, President Trump travels to Utah to announce massive reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monuments. Do you support public lands? Do you think the monument’s boundaries should be left alone? Then you can protest Trump’s Utah national monument reduction at the “Rally Against Trump’s Monumental Mistake.” How to protest…
Chaco’s Bears Ears collection to benefit Utah’s National Monument
Utah’s newest National Monument, Bears Ears, is under immense political pressure. Both state and federal governments are campaigning for Bears Ears to be reduced in size or rescinded entirely. Thankfully, there are counter-efforts aimed at protecting Bears Ears, one of which is from Chaco. The company has launched a collection of limited-edition products that directly…
Rally for Utah Monuments at State Capitol
Do you care about preserving National Monuments in Utah, especially Bears Ears? Then attend a rally at the Utah State Capitol on Saturday, May 6th at 1 p.m. This “Monumental” rally will raise our voices to Interior Secreatry Ryan Zinke, who will visit Utah’s political leaders to discuss the future of our treasured lands. We…
Patagonia quits Outdoor Retailer over Utah public land policies
Patagonia, one of the largest and most influential outdoor gear brands in the world, is creating a stir in Utah as they announced the company’s exit from the Outdoor Retailer trade show, held twice a year at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. In an announcement from Patagonia CEO, Rose Marcario, the…
Patagonia presents “Defined by the Line”
A new short film about a Utahn’s mission to save the Bears Ears area of southeastern Utah has recently been released by Patagonia. “Defined by the Line: The Fight to Protect Bears Ears” is about rock climber Josh Ewing, and his passion for protecting his favorite corner of the state from extractive industry. It’s part…