Dam Permitting Fact Sheet

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversees dam projects on tribal lands. Unfortunately, tribal consultation and consent are not currently required in the early stages of dam permitting. It’s time to reform the existing dam permitting process ›

Learn about FERC and the dam permitting process

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A December 2024 poll of 500 voters across Utah by public opinion research firm New Bridge Strategy found strong public support for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, and for national monuments generally. In addition, nearly nine in 10 Utah voters say it is very important for tribes to have a strong role in […]

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
Utah voters strongly support national monuments and Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in particular a December 2024 poll shows.