A coalition of groups has filed a lawsuit challenging a travel management plan approved by the Bureau of Land Management in Utah. The plan, covering a 1.1 million-acre area in eastern Utah, includes restrictions on off-highway vehicle use in the popular San Rafael Swell area. While some motorized travel road routes were designated as open, 665 miles were closed to all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and off-road trucks to protect cultural resources and wildlife habitats.
The lawsuit argues that the closures are unnecessary and restrict access to historical sites based on arbitrary reasoning. Filed by the BlueRibbon Coalition, the Sage Riders Motorcycle Club, and individual Paul Wells, the legal complaint challenges the decision record issued by BLM in the final days of the Biden administration. The area is known for its red rocks and slot canyons, making it a popular destination for hikers and campers. The outcome of the lawsuit will determine the future of off-highway vehicle use in the San Rafael Swell and other areas covered by the management plan.
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