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Join our annual MESA Symposium exploring Latter-day Saint and other spiritual perspectives on the sacred nature of land stewardship on November 11, 2023 beginning at 9:00 am. Register here for this virtual, free event. The recent designation of Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Northern Arizona …
Election season is upon us in the United States and other places. Primaries are underway for local and state offices in many Western States with large Latter-day Saint populations, and many Church members are on the ballot running for many offices. Some places are holding special elections for federal offices (such as Utah’s 2nd Congressional District) and various ballot initiatives.
From our desert valleys to spectacular canyons, forests, lakes, rivers and streams, our lands are a magnificent reminder of our Heavenly Father’s Creation. Mormons understand the importance of wilderness. Throughout the stories recorded in the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price, people and prophets have sought spiritual guidance, received inspiration …
By Emma Penrod- published 03/27/2018 in the Salt Lake Tribune’s LDS Conference edition insert There are many words Farmington resident Alicia Connell might use to describe herself. Mormon. Mother. Realtor. But up until a few years ago, ”environmental activist” didn’t seem to fit. “It’s not that it was told to me by the church, that …
New analysis finds near-unanimous support of Bears Ears and other national monuments as public comment period closes, including a 9‑to‑1 margin among Utahns by Aaron Weiss- Media Director for Center for Western Priorities- published July 10, 2017 in Medium Corporation’s Westwise online publication With just hours remaining in President Trump’s 60-day public comment period reviewing 21 years of …
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by Ty Markham, Chair of MESA- posted on January 4, 2018 A few months ago in October (2017), as part of MESA’s campaign to support Utah’s Department of Environmental Quality (the DEQ’s) new rules on monitoring, reporting and repairing of toxic leaks at well sites, MESA created a petition expressing support of the new rules. …
As God’s earthly stewards we must protect His gift of divine creation! Support Clean Air! by Mormon Environmental Stewardship Alliance Tell the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) you support clean air standards. Heavenly Father has made us accountable for protecting and preserving our earthly home for future generations. But rising smog levels brought on …
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This is a guest post to the PLOS Paleontology Community by guest blogger Robert Gay. Rob is the Curator of Education at the Museum of Western Colorado, and also frequently contributes to the blog Prehistoric Pub. He can be found on Twitter @Paleorob. Thank you, Rob, for contributing to the PLOS Paleo Community! The opinions and views expressed herein are those of the author and …
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February 9, 2017 Dear Hon. Zinke, Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Speaker Ryan, and Leader Pelosi: I am writing on behalf of Mormon Environmental Stewardship Alliance (AKA: “MESA”), a 501-c3 non-profit registered in Utah which I chair. MESA represents the views of LDS Church members and followers in Utah and across the nation. We connect with …
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Over the past few years, the U.S. Climate Network and Oxfam have been tracking nationwide grassroots organizations and uprisings focused on local & global climate issues. The two organizations are spearheading an effort to awaken members of Congress to the extent of this groundswell calling for swift action to confront the urgent and real dangers …
Continue reading “Grassroots Organizations’ Climate Solidarity Statement”