"The core of this land grab lawsuit is Utah wanting to rewrite history to have the authority to do more on lands within our state," said Steve Bloch, legal director for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. "They've moved the ball down the field." This highlights the shifting control and rights concerning public lands and the aggressive stance taken by state officials against federal protections.
"Why can't we have both?" said Johnson, who leads the office that coordinates Utah's public lands policy. This reflects a growing sentiment among ranchers and off-road enthusiasts regarding land use and the desire to balance conservation with recreational access.
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