Feds' preferred highway route would impact lands it spent millions acquiring for conservation

| Tribune File Photo Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.

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Brian MafflyPublic lands and environment reporter

Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.