Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s recommendation brings the hard work of our community to the forefront and demonstrates this administration is willing to engage with local people and local governments to address local matters. With this recommendation, we hope for an announcement from President Trump, declaring a reduction of the Bears Ears and Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monuments.
In his official summary, Zinke said: “President Trump was correct in tasking the Secretary of the Interior to review and provide recommendations of all monuments that were designated from 1996 to the present that are 100,000 acres or greater in size or made without adequate public consultation.