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Public Lands in Flux | Salt Lake City News
Public lands in Utah are at the center of a fierce political tug-of-war between federal control and local autonomy, with each administration reshaping boundaries and priorities. The Trump era slashed protections at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, sparking outrage from tribes and environmentalists fearing mining and drilling — while supporters hailed it as returning power to states for economic growth. Now, Biden’s rollback restores original monument sizes, exposing how land management is deeply partisan. With legal battles looming, this isn’t just about maps — it’s about who gets to…
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