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 particular has been waiting 17 years for a viable exchange of his property that was appropriated to the interest of the tortoise. Read more…

ST. GEORGE – A land use group is threatening action to prevent a proposed land exchange that would remove 1,200 acres from the popular Sand Mountain Recreation Area. In an April 13 letter to developer Bob Brennan, the Utah Public Lands Alliance vowed to use “every conceivable legal means available … including widespread publicity and public demonstrations” Read More

To see a history of the Brennen swap proposal, click here.