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Monument Cuts and Legal Battles | Boise News
In 2017, President Trump slashed three million acres from Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments, sparking outrage from environmental groups who called it reckless and unlawful. SUWA released maps showing the drastic cuts and continues fighting in court to restore the original boundaries. While some, like then-Governor Cox, argued smaller monuments allow better focus on key areas, the Biden administration reversed course in 2021, restoring the original protections — proving this land conservation battle is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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