In this update, we will take a quick minute to give thanks, remind you of the different approaches to land management that are on the table next week, and provide you with some new ways to help support the stewardship of this fabulous landscape.

September and early October were busy months in the communities around the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Escalante Canyons Art Festival brought visitors from around the world. Our team was glad to engage with Festival visitors at our booth, and those who attended my Roving talk about bats, and Kevin’s poetry workshop.

The Blues Wilderness Study Area is one of several areas on the Monument known for its wilderness characteristics. It is an excellent place to learn about as we wait for news about research, rehabilitation and soil stabilization will proceed on the Deer Springs Fire.

The Deer Springs Fire burned over 11,700 acres on the Monument in July.Photo provided by Jackie Grant, 2024. The Deer Springs Fire began on July 7, 2024, and at one point was so intense that it burned at a rate of 1,000 acres per hour. This fire was one of...

This summer we welcomed partners from the Hopi Tribe to connect to the land and learn about careers options in natural resource management.