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Utah's economic and population growth are largely due to its rugged beauty, diverse environment, and valuable natural resources. Utah Republicans for Environmental Protection accepts the stewardship responsibilities given us all, by our creator, over our natural heritage.

Former Senator Robert Bennett and current Senator Orrin Hatch supported successful legislation that designated 256,000 acres in Washington County as wilderness . Senator Hatch sponsored the CLEAR Act (now in effect) to provide incentives for alternative fuel vehicles, and is supporting the advance of plug-in hybrid technology. These actions, along with success in the designation of the Cedar Breaks Wilderness and prevention of temporary storage of the nation's spent nuclear fuel near Salt Lake City, are evidence that our congressional delegation is aware of the need to protect our environment. Still, we need Utah's elected officials to be more proactive in helping save the natural wonders that make our state special.

Some of the challenges we are currently facing are the Washington County Growth Plan, government-subsidized suburban sprawl, large water projects, and increased usage demand on our public lands and natural resources.

Working together, we can conserve Utah's magnificent natural heritage for the pleasure and benefit of future generations.

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