WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Interior Secretary Zinke finally released full recommendations for the future of the country’s national monuments. The recommendations follow a sham review by Secretary Zinke and call for reductions to Gold Butte and Cascade-Siskiyou National Monuments, while recommending a rollback of protections for six of other monuments, opening them to destructive resource extraction.
Northern California, Southern Oregon-- Today, Secretary of the Interior Zinke released recommendations to drastically cut the boundaries of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.The Cascade-Siskiyou Monument is home to a vast diversity of wildlife and plant species. The decision comes after the Department of the Interior received more than 2.8 million public comments-- of which 98% of people urged for their current and future protection. The recommendation adds to the single biggest attack on public lands and wildlife in America’s history.
Las Vegas, NV-- Today, Sec. of the Interior Zinke unveiled his appalling National Monuments recommendation for Gold Butte National Monument. His calls for a shrinking of Gold Butte National Monument-- leaving the land vulnerable for more development-- changes that will damage this unique and irreplaceable landscape.
Trump is creating severe uncertainty for our communities-- risking jobs and economic revenue.
Trump has completely disrespected Native American history and culture.
The Antiquities Act does not give the President the legal authority to eliminate or reduce a national monument.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, President Trump eliminated protections for vast portions of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah, effectively abolishing the two monuments. The proclamation repeals 85% of the Bears Ears National Monument and cuts Grand Staircase-Escalante by almost half.
The Trump administration's effort to sell out our public lands is deeply unpopular and goes against American values.
SALT LAKE CITY -- Vet Voice Foundation and Sierra Club Military Outdoors launched a billboard campaign in Utah today calling for the defense of public lands. The billboards go up the same day as President Trump is visiting the state. Trump is widely expected to announce sweeping reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. The billboards are placed along I-80 and near Hill Air Force Base. Photos for the billboards were provided by Jeff Clay | Clayhaus Photography.
The rally brought together Native American tribes, state representatives, youth leaders, business owners, and performers in a display of devotion for the public lands with cultural, ecological, recreational, spiritual, and historical values.