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Restoring public lands to their full splendor; Protecting them in the face of unprecedented threats.

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“60 Minutes” story nails causes of megafires in the West

September 9, 2009 - CBS aired a compelling 60 Minutes story on Sept. 6 that did what sometimes only television cameras can do: capture the true size and scope of a problem. more

The wonder of it all: New act would make wildlife a priority

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September 8, 2009 - For me, wildlife perfectly embodies the wonder, whimsy, and charisma of wild  places. To encounter a wild animal in a wild place pulls me quickly and deeply into the natural world — a world I notice because of the presence of another live creature in the midst. I’ve looked into the deep, brown, understanding eyes of a mountain gorilla, seen pronghorns spring through sagebrush, and been entertained by hooded merganser ducks and their precise courtship displays. Each time, I feel privileged to be a part of their same world. more

Victory for Wild Southern Utah!

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September 4, 2009 - Even if you haven’t been there, you probably know that the federal public lands in south-central Utah contain some of the most spectacular red rock canyons, scenic vistas, and opportunities for solitude in the nation. This region is home to such famous wild landmarks as the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM), Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, and other wild places. more

Coloradans celebrate 45th Anniversary of Wilderness with an eye toward future

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September 2, 2009 - “What I want to speak for is not so much the wilderness uses, valuable as those are, but the wilderness idea, which is a resource in itself…” With those words, Wallace Stegner launched his impassioned defense of wilderness in his Wilderness Letter, written in 1960. This was four years before the Wilderness Act and creation of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which forever empowered Americans with the legislative means to protect our most pristine public lands. more