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Why our agreement for Desolation Canyon is a huge victory

As an environmental attorney for one of our nation’s oldest conservation groups, much of my time is spent in search of solutions for the growing threats to our public lands and wilderness areas. Reading case law, mulling over permit applications and environmental assessments, and meeting with our regional partners to facilitate sound approaches to land management are just a few of the tasks I deal with each day. Read more

Surprises Abound in Desolation Canyon Rafting Trip

Researchers stop along Desolation Canyon, which is at risk to natural gas drilling, Utah. Photo by Alex Daue.

High on the Colorado Plateau, the Green River meanders through the spectacular Flaming Gorge and Utah’s Dinosaur National Monument before descending into the magnificent, red-rock Desolation Canyon. Read more