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Utahns Want Control Over Public Lands | Salt Lake City News
Utah voters are split on monument cuts—but mostly oppose shrinking Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, with over half against the reductions. Yet, a whopping 82% favor local or state control over public lands, and many support requiring Congress to approve new monuments. This reveals a disconnect: people see monuments like parks, not as federally protected zones restricting grazing or timber—activities many Utahns still support. With wildfires worsening, experts say responsible land management could help, but monument status often blocks those efforts. The poll shows Utah’s public lands…
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