Where Protected Lands Stand After National Monument Review

Associated Press in the New York Times
December 6, 2017
Category: Forestry
Region: United States, US West

SALT LAKE CITY — President Donald Trump ordered U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke earlier this year to conduct an unprecedented review of 27 monuments established by former presidents over more than two decades on lands and waters revered for their natural beauty and historical significance. Zinke said Tuesday that he’s confident the president will follow his recommendations, which include calls to reduce two other monuments in the U.S. West and to modify rules at six others. He also has said he’s recommending the creation of three new monuments. Zinke released his full report Tuesday, which was previously leaked.

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