Elimination of Public Lands Approved

December 05, 2017

There have been a lot of firsts in US history but the large scale elimination of public lands hits home for those of us who cherish the outdoors. We all love to explore, recreate and enjoy the natural wonders of the wilderness. The US has kept a lot of this land safe from infringement and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. These lands are now threatened because they will no longer be federally protected and could be exploited by special interest groups. Further, some of these lands hold historical and cultural meaning for Native Americans. This elimination is unfortunate on many levels.

TRUMP APPROVES LARGEST ELIMINATION OF PUBLIC LANDS IN US HISTORY

The planned reduction of Bears Ears National Monument into two smaller areas. Photo: Salt Lake City Tribune/U.S. Department of the Interior

December 04, 2017 By Jack Haworth

On Monday, President Trump announced his plans to eliminate a combined two million acres of public lands protection from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.

The move effects a slew of pristine paddling locations within the monuments. It will be the largest elimination of public lands in American history.

“It will be one of the great, really, events in this country in a long time,” said Trump prior to boarding Air Force One for Utah. “So important for states’ rights and so important for the people of Utah.”

In place of the two large national monuments, the plan is to reduce them into five, much smaller monuments.

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