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Are we loving our lands to death?

May 26, 2022

Former Center for Western Priorities’ policy and design associate Tyler McIntosh and Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance wildlands attorney Judi Brawer join Kate and Aaron to discuss the increasing pressures outdoor recreation is putting on our public lands—just in time for Memorial Day Weekend and summer camping season! 

They break down CWP’s Camping Crunch report and SUWA’s Outdoor Recreation and Ecological Disturbance report and talk about how we can balance visitation and conservation on our public lands. 

News

Outdoor Recreation and Ecological Disturbance report – Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance 

The Camping Crunch – Center for Western Priorities 

Extreme fire threats prompt US suspension of planned burns – Associated Press

Former Interior secretary didn’t violate lobbying laws, watchdog finds – Washington Post

BLM Dingell Act Priority Access List Portal – Bureau of Land Management 

Utah lawmakers approve Bears Ears land swap – Salt Lake Tribune 

Hosts: Aaron Weiss & Kate Groetzinger
Feedback: podcast@westernpriorities.org
Music: Purple Planet
Photo: Ben Duchac, Wikimedia Commons