Land users angry about land swap, county may consider alternatives
HURRICANE – What began last Tuesday as a meeting with officials about the broader picture of maintaining access to public lands quickly turned into a debate about a proposed land…
August 3, 2014 – Sand Mountain, OHV paradise or luxury development? 2 sides to proposed land exchange
WASHINGTON COUNTY – Within the last seven months, a group of concerned local citizens formed the Utah Public Lands Alliance, an organization whose mission is “preserving public lands for public…
July 19, 2014 – BLM Seeks Public Comment on Proposed New Rules in SE Utah
ST. GEORGE – The BLM-Utah Canyon Country District is seeking public comment on proposed supplementary rules for public lands in the Moab and Monticello Field Offices. The proposed rules, which…
June 21, 2014 – BLM Recognizes Economic Impact Of Motorized Travel On Local Economy
The BLM recognizes the positive economic impact that motorized recreation on public lands has on communities throughout Utah and is committed to working with its many partners to support responsible…
March 21, 2014 – Hurricane council strongly disapproves BLM land swap, favors sand dunes ATV recreation
HURRICANE – In a brief, early meeting to accommodate neighborhood caucuses, the Hurricane City Council approved two subdivisions but spurned plans for another potential subdivision, whose developer has been waiting…
April 30,2013 – Habitat Conservation area landowner seeks Sand Mountain land swap; OHV community concerned
HURRICANE – The Mojave desert tortoise has long been a source of contention in Washington County, at least insofar as it has taken preeminence over landowner’s rights. One landowner in…