More Poop On Public Lands Prompts Federal Agencies To Clamp Down On Dispersed Camping
Originally published on June 4, 2019 8:17 pm MOAB — About 40 miles north from the tourist hordes in town and set against a backdrop of tan clay and red […]
The ‘Instagram Effect’ Is Shaking Up Public Lands And National Parks
Originally published on May 28, 2019 10:42 am CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, UTAH — The dark blue, predawn sky was just beginning to brighten over Mesa Arch — a once-hidden gem […]
Mountain West Leads The Nation In Home Construction, But Can’t Keep Up With Population Boom
Originally published on December 23, 2019 12:24 pm Developers are struggling to build enough houses and apartments to keep up with the population boom in the Mountain West, according to […]
Trump Tariffs Could ‘Devastate’ Outdoor Gear Companies, Warns Industry Group
Originally published on May 20, 2019 5:59 pm Increased tariffs on Chinese goods will ‘devastate’ outdoor recreation companies, an industry group warned in a letter sent to President Trump Wednesday.
Elizabeth Warren’s Plan For Public Lands Would Make National Parks Free
Originally published on April 16, 2019 5:10 pm No new oil and gas leases. No more shrinking monuments. Free entrance to national parks. That’s what Sen.
Environmental Activist Sues County, Rancher After Accused Of Trying To Kill Cattle
Originally published on April 10, 2019 5:35 pm Colorado residents Rose Chilcoat and her husband, Mark Franklin, were leaving southeastern Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument after a camping trip in […]
‘Sunshine Week’ Sheds Light On Changes To Government Transparency For Journalists
This week is “Sunshine Week.” It’s promoted every year by journalists and government watchdogs to highlight the importance of open government and transparency.
The Head Of Grand Canyon Was Target Of ‘Unfounded’ Bullying And Hostile Work Environment Claims
Originally published on March 6, 2019 12:46 pm The details on the lengthy federal investigation exonerating Chris Lehnertz of creating a hostile work environment were released Tuesday.
A Little Herb Gets Caught In A Big Fight Over the Endangered Species Act
Originally published on February 21, 2019 9:50 am MILFORD, Utah — The San Francisco Mountains in southwestern Utah were once home to one of the richest silver mines in the world.
White House Recruiting Climate Skeptics For New Working Group
Originally published on February 25, 2019 4:55 pm The Trump administration is assembling a panel to take a second look at recent federal climate change reports.
Contest Promotes Utah Hunting Trip With President Trump’s Son
The conservative sportsmens’ group Hunter Nation is offering people the chance to go elk hunting in Utah with President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr.
Interior Says New Rule Makes It Easier To Get Public Records, But Will It?
Originally published on February 17, 2019 11:23 am When Ryan Zinke, a former Navy SEAL, resigned from his post as U.S. Interior Department secretary on Jan.
Head Of Grand Canyon Will Return To Job After Allegations Are Deemed ‘Unfounded’
Originally published on February 11, 2019 2:04 pm The head of Grand Canyon National Park is returning to her job after a four-month federal investigation found unspecified allegations against her […]
Democrats To Hold Hearing Scrutinizing Funding National Parks During Shutdown
Originally published on February 6, 2019 6:14 pm U.S.
As Many Expected, Acting Secretary David Bernhardt Is Nominated To Head Interior Department
Originally published on February 5, 2019 3:24 pm Updated 6:36 p.m. MST President Donald Trump took to Twitter to nominate David Bernhardt as the nation’s next Interior Secretary.
US Senators Reintroduce Bill Focusing On Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women
Originally published on January 31, 2019 4:12 pm Landmark legislation that would address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women was reintroduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday.
