In defense of Bears Ears National Monument

“After his appalling remarks at the White House on Monday, President Trump’s assault on tribal interests continues at a staggering pace.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2017 New Billboard Tells Utah Leaders “Attacking Public Lands Hurts Our Economy” SALT LAKE CITY—A new billboard on northbound I-15 at I-80 urges Utah’s state leaders to take a “U-Turn” from a reckless path on public lands that is already hurting the state’s multi-billion-dollar recreation economy. National public lands have […]

It’s the end of the line‚Ää—‚Ääafter good-faith negotiations with Utah Governor Gary Herbert, the Outdoor Retailer trade show is leaving Utah in response to the state’s anti-public lands policies. Yesterday, Gov. Herbert met with the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and industry leaders Patagonia, REI, and The North Face to discuss the future of the trade […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2016 The U.S. House Subcommittee on Federal Lands will hold a legislative hearing tomorrow on Utah Congressman Rob Bishop’s “Utah Public Lands Initiative Act.” The Center for Western Priorities issued the following statement from Executive Director Jennifer Rokala in advance of the hearing: “The Public Lands Initiative is a textbook […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 14, 2016 In response to the release of the second draft of Rep. Rob Bishop’s Public Lands Initiative, the Center for Western Priorities released the following statement. Jennifer Rokala, Executive Director: “It’s unfortunate that it has taken Congressman Bishop so long to take this process seriously. This draft bill should have […]