What history shows us about Utah’s push to take control of federal lands
The state has pushed the feds to hand over its land for decades, with evolving strategies.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) People gather on the steps of the Utah Capitol during a rally, organized by Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, in support of protecting public lands on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.
Leia Larsen is a sixth generation Utahn and a water and land use reporter reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune. She has covered environment, energy and political issues throughout the West. When she’s not chasing the news, Leia can be found exploring the Wasatch Mountains, sleeping in the desert or rooting around her garden.
Leia Larsen is a sixth generation Utahn and a water and land use reporter reporter for The Salt Lake Tribune. She has covered environment, energy and political issues throughout the West. When she’s not chasing the news, Leia can be found exploring the Wasatch Mountains, sleeping in the desert or rooting around her garden.