District Court Decision on Alton Coal Mine Expansion

A decision by the Utah District Court rules in favor of NEPA filing to protect climate and land in southern Utah. The Alton Coal mining operations are located on the doorstep of Bryce Canyon and Zion national parks. Read the decision ›

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A bar graph showing in pink 75% of Utah voters support presidents' ability to protect public lands as national monuments, compared to 25% who oppose in gray bar, from the 2024 Utah National Monuments Poll

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