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This Green Earth

This Green Earth | June 23, 2026

By Claire Wiley,

Seth Arens

Published June 23, 2026 at 12:58 PM MDT

Earth science educator and geologist Christa Sadler discusses the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument's remarkable biodiversity. (01:12)
Then, Jackie Grant, Executive Director of Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, explains her organization’s work and the outcome of a recent effort to overturn the monument’s management plan. (25:31)

This Green Earth

Claire Wiley

Claire is the producer and co-host of This Green Earth and host of The Local View.

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Seth Arens

Seth Arens is the Utah Research Information Specialist for the Western Water Assessment. His work focuses on climate, air quality, water and ecosystem science, with research experience spanning Utah, Alaska and Greenland.

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