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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the State of Utah’s lawsuit over the federal government’s indefinite retention of unappropriated Utah lands. Current policy deprives Utah of sovereignty, including access, use and land management for recreation, infrastructure, fire mitigation and conservation.

Utah is evaluating the next steps to defend our public lands. Learn more at https://t.co/qA0e3ihQ6K

[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Many Utahns are asking if public lands acquired from the federal government could be sold. According to state codes 63L-8-204, the Dept. of Land Management can only sell if strict criteria are met, making sales rare.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

We recognize that the public has questions and concerns about the future of public lands in Utah. Stay tuned as we address common questions.

Per state code 63L-9-102, the Department of Land Management would come into existence if Utah receives 250,000+ acres of federal land.

[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Utah’s public lands offer recreational opportunities, boost our tourism industry, and support many Utahns’ livelihoods. And yet, Utah has very little stewardship over the public lands within its borders.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

The State of Utah is asking the Supreme Court to decide whether the federal government has constitutional authority to hold unappropriated lands within a state indefinitely. Utah’s preference is to keep public lands public and actively managed.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Utah has a long history of working in partnership with local and federal agencies to improve public lands. We are committed to using these lands and resources sustainably for current and future generations of Utah residents and visitors.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Thousands of miles of Utah roads and trails are being closed against the wishes of the state, to the detriment of Utah’s recreation access, tourism, & local economies. Utah is taking action to fight for better access & management of its public lands.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Did you know that 34% of Utah’s land is “unappropriated,” meaning the federal government simply holds it without properly reserving it for any designated purpose? This hurts Utah on many levels, depriving the state of significant rights and resources.

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... already designated as national parks, forests and monuments, wilderness areas, Tribal lands, military properties, or federal buildings. [3/3]

[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Today, Utah filed a historic public lands lawsuit asking the @USSupremeCourt to address whether the federal government can hold unappropriated land within a State indefinitely. The land in question is 18.5 million acres controlled by the @BLMUtah.

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[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Unappropriated lands are lands that the United States holds without any designated purpose. This lawsuit will NOT impact the “appropriated” acres ... [2/3]

[standforourlandutah @Stand4OurLandUT]

Stand for our Land is a state campaign on why Utah deserves priority in managing its land. #StandForOurLand