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Like many non-profits, we are being impacted by the recession. Now more than ever, as we are making strides to protect the forest and watershed of canyon country, we NEED YOUR HELP TO KEEP UP THE FIGHT

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Red Rock Forests mentioned in a National Report!

Red Rock Forests recently received recognition for our work to stop oil shale development on sensitive lands in Utah in a National Report,

"The True Cost of Chevron:  An Alternative Annual Report"

The report has been issued by national and international environmental and social justice organizations.

To learn more, or get your copy of the report, visit:

www.truecostofchevron.com


Interior: Utah Oil and Gas Sale Flawed

good news and bad news

 

The Department of Interior released a report today that highlights the flaws in the Bush Administration's December 2008 Oil and Gas Lease sale in Utah that put up tracts of land near iconic national parks for sale to the oil and gas industry. Some of the tracts should have been left out, according to Deputy SOI David Hayes, but some should be re-offered for leasing.

 

 Read the DOI press release and report: http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/061109a.html

 

Among changes recommended by the report are: 
» That the BLM work more closely with the Park Service to avoid future listing of parcels too near national parks or monuments;
» That Interior issue specific guidance to help BLM officials decide what parcels are appropriate to auction off for oil and gas leases if they are near parks or other sensitive landscapes, including those with wilderness characteristics;
» That BLM create a special team -- picked by the acting BLM director -- to make a final decision on whether to re-open some of the 77 leases;
» That the BLM, in consultation with the Park Service, the Environmental Protection Agency and state officials, chart a comprehensive air quality strategy for the region

 

Keep those comments coming!

Tell Deputy Hayes that this is a good first step, but there is comprehensive work to be done by the BLM to ensure long-term, permanent protection for lands near national parks and wilderness quality lands!

Write to him at: 

David Hayes, Assistant Secretary of Interior

Department of Interior

1849 C Street NW

Washington, DC 20240

 

or send an email to his assistant at:  
c/o:  barbara_diehl@ios.doi.gov

 

or call:

202-208-6291


Following in the path of the Ancient Ones:

A special archaeological and historic journey of discovery

June 15-19, 2009 - Abajos

More information!


Volunteers Needed! RRF Forest Rehabilitation Projects for 2009 Announced!

Interested in leading a hike?  Contact us!

A big THANK YOU to all our volunteers in 2008!

We've had great success in protecting habitat & restoring vegetation in the La Sals and Abajos - we couldn't do it without our awesome & hardworking volunteers!

Public Lands Day - September 2008 - Backpack/Rehab Project in Arch Canyon


Coming Friday, September 18, 2009

Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival

Star Hall, Moab, Utah

6-9 pm


NEW PROJECTS ON THE FOREST:

  •  Brumley Cattle Allotment EA - Initial Public Scoping Comments due April 5th

Download Scoping Document

 

  •  Travel planning ("Moab Open Area Project") on the seven open areas in the La Sals

Click here for maps and information on how to get involved. 


March 24th BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Feb 4, 2009 News - Red Rock Forests joins Utah oil and gas lease lawsuit!

Interior Secretary Salazar scraps contested December 2008 leases!


Earth Friends Wildlife Foundation has renewed our Challenge Grant.  Our NEW goal is to raise $75,000 for Red Rock Forests' Oil and Gas Campaign for the Canyonlands Basin by June 30, 2009.   

We hope we can continue to count on your support!

To donate online, click the "donate" tab above. 

 


Here at Red Rock Forests, we are proud to be a WabiSabi Non-Profit Partner.

What does this mean?

Every time you BUY or DONATE at a WabiSabi Store, you can vote for a Non-Profit Partner.

The MORE votes a  non-profit partner gets, the bigger our twice-yearly financial award!

Store Locations:

Thriftique, 411 Locust Lane, Moab, Utah

Warehouse/Building Materials Store, 14 West 200 South, Moab, Utah



photo by RRF Member Tom Till

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Last Updated June, 2009 

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