Bears Ears in the News: Legal Limbo and an "Existential Threat'

For nearly four years, the Salt Lake Tribune has consistently provided the most consistent and comprehensive coverage of the Bears Ears saga. Reporters Brian Maffly and Thomas Burr, with key assists from other Tribune staff writers, have followed the legal battle that ensued after President Trump drastically reduced Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in December 2017. Here, Burr examines the status of the lawsuits filed by tribes and conservationists

Bears Ears in the News: Zinke Heads for the Exit

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will step down from his post at the end of 2018; it is rumored that the White House issued him an ultimatum: resign or be fired.

(Image of Ryan Zinke courtesy of the U.S. Department of the Interior)

Lawsuit and management plan updates:

Bears Ears, Grand Staircase lawsuits will stay in D.C. as judge rejects Trump administration motion to move them to Utah
Trump Loses Ground to Environmentalists in Utah
An update on Bears Ears management plans

news from bears ears country

Lawsuit and management plan updates:

Bears Ears, Grand Staircase lawsuits will stay in D.C. as judge rejects Trump administration motion to move them to Utah

Trump Loses Ground to Environmentalists in Utah

An update on Bears Ears management plans