The Bureau of Land Management is proposing projects to change what is growing where in and around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which would impact the habitat of little blue birds called pinyon jays. This map shows the relative abundance of pinyon jays throughout the West.
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 […]