Save Greater Moe's Valley

One of Southern Utah's Most Important Recreation & Conservation Landscapes Is at Risk

Moe's Valley is more than a world-class climbing destination. It is home to rare wildlife, nationally significant desert ecosystems, and one of the most beloved outdoor recreation areas in Southern Utah.

Today, thousands of acres that were intended to remain protected within the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve could lose those protections. If that happens, public lands could be sold, developed, fragmented, and permanently altered.

The decisions being made over the coming months will determine the future of Moe's Valley for generations.

What's Happening?

More than 3,400 acres of the Greater Moe's Valley area are at risk of being removed from the protected lands currently associated with the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

Although these lands were incorporated as part of mitigation related to the Northern Corridor project, there is now a possibility that if portions of that project change or are rescinded, these conservation lands could also lose their protected status.

Without continued protection:

• Public recreation access could be reduced or permanently lost.

• Critical habitat for the threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise could be fragmented.

• Habitat supporting the endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy could be impacted.

• Over 65 miles of climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and multi-use trails could be affected.

• One of Southern Utah's most treasured outdoor landscapes could gradually disappear through private development.

Why Moe's Valley Matters

Moe's Valley is recognized throughout the world for its sandstone climbing and desert recreation opportunities.

It also provides habitat for remarkable species found almost nowhere else, including:

• Threatened Mojave Desert Tortoise

• Endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy

• Native desert wildlife and sensitive ecosystems

For local residents, it is a place to climb, bike, hike, trail run, photograph wildflowers, watch wildlife, and introduce future generations to the outdoors.

Protecting this landscape benefits both conservation and recreation.

How You Can Help

1. Sign the Petition

Add your name to demonstrate public support for protecting Greater Moe's Valley.

→ Sign the Petition

2. Submit Public Comments

Tell the Bureau of Land Management that conservation protections for Greater Moe's Valley should remain in place regardless of the outcome of the Northern Corridor project.

→ Submit Comments to the BLM

3. Contact Decision Makers

Respectfully ask elected officials and land managers to permanently protect Greater Moe's Valley.

Contact:

• Governor Spencer Cox

• Representative Celeste Maloy

• Senator Mike Lee

• Senator John Curtis

• Washington County Commissioners

  • Gil Almquist

  • Victor Iverson

  • Adam Snow

(Links and email addresses below.)

4. Spread the Word

Every voice matters.

Share this campaign with friends, family, climbing partners, cyclists, hikers, and anyone who values public lands.

Follow:

@SaveMoesValley

@SouthernUtahClimbersAlliance

Our Goal

We believe Greater Moe's Valley deserves permanent protection—not temporary protection tied to a highway project.

Our goal is simple:

Keep these lands public.

Protect wildlife habitat.

Preserve world-class recreation.

Ensure future generations can experience Moe's Valley.

Together, we can help keep this extraordinary landscape wild.

Take Action Today

✔ Sign the Petition

✔ Submit Comments

✔ Contact Decision Makers

✔ Share This Campaign

Every letter, every signature, and every voice helps.