The hoary Townsend daisy is one of many delicate, but hardy native plants on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Its hoary white leaves are covered in hairs that protect it from drying out in harsh environments.

Photo provided by Jackie Grant, 2024

Dear Grand Staircase,


The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument protects objects that range from the tiniest of plants to locations that inspire reverie and spiritualism. The Monument is part of a growing system of conservation lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management.


In this update, we will take a quick minute to give thanks, remind you of the different approaches to land management that are on the table next week, and provide you with some new ways to help support the stewardship of this fabulous landscape.


We will be back with our regular newsletter after the elections.


-Jackie

Your donations enable our stewardship, education, and conservation work.
 

Grand Staircase Escalante Partners interviewed as part of Los Angeles Times article about Project 2025


Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and many others exist because of a Federal law called the Antiquities Act. Reporter James Rainey recently published a story about the potential ramifications of Project 2025, which includes a concerted effort to limit presidential powers to designate national monuments using the Antiquities Act.


Read the article, "Trump downsized national monuments. Biden restored them. Project 2025 calls for reductions again," as part of your plans to be informed about the different possible approaches to managing national monuments that could be taken by our Federal government.

Thank you to the 165 volunteers who have worked on the Monument between January 1 and October 6, 2024!

Photo provided by GSEP staff.


We're grateful to have received a generous donation from SB Foundation in October to continue our work to protect and preserve Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.


Thank you, SB Foundation!


Learn more about how to support us!

Do you own an AirBnb? If so, you can play a critical role in the selection of causes that are supported by the AirBnb Community Fund. AirBnb proposes to distribute $100 million to local organizations by the end of 2030. We're seeking funding from the AirBnb Community Fund and need your help to get nominated!


Email jason@gsenm.org if you're interested in nominating GSEP. Thanks!

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary as Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, you can support our mission by getting our limited edition 20th Anniversary shirt today! Hoodies and long-sleeved shirts are also available.


The shirt proceeds raise money for our ongoing efforts to honor the past and safeguard the future of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument through science, conservation, and education.

Want to start a fundraiser for GSEP?


GoFundMe offers an easy way to raise money for your favorite nonprofit.


  1. Click the ‘Start a GoFundMe’ button to get started. You’ll be guided by prompts to add fundraiser details and set your goal, which can be changed anytime.
  2. Share your fundraiser link to reach donors
  3. Funds are sent securely to the charity


Have questions? Email jason@gsenm.org 

Thank you for your ongoing support.



We couldn't do it without you!


Jackie Grant (she/her/hers)

Executive Director
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