EPISODE · Aug 27, 2024 · 34 MIN
S3E25: Utah's Public Lands Lawsuit Sparks Controversy
from 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · host Chris Clarke
Public lands in Utah take center stage as Governor Spencer Cox announces a lawsuit aiming to shift control of those lands from federal to state hands. Chris Clarke explores the implications with Jonathan Thompson, a long-time public lands journalist. They dissect the motivations behind the lawsuit, potential impacts on conservation and recreation, and the significance of the proposed change for implementing laws like NEPA. Is Utah's push a genuine effort for better land management, or a pretext for more development and less regulation? Dive into this detailed discussion to understand what’s at stake for Utah’s cherished landscapes. Jonathan's newsletter The Land Desk can be read here. Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What this episode covers
Jonathan Thompson provides context on Utah's effort, linking it to the 1970s Sagebrush Rebellion against federal land management policies.
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