Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has ordered federal officials to review and consider redrawing the boundaries of national monuments created under previous presidents to protect unique landscapes and cultural resources.
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FILE - U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland tours near ancient dwellings along the Butler Wash trail during a visit to Bears Ears National Monument Thursday, April 8, 2021, near Blanding, Utah. FILE- The undated file photo shows the Upper Gulch section of the Escalante Canyons within Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument features sheer sandstone walls, broken occasionally by tributary canyons.
“This is a sneaky, unpatriotic attack that strikes at the very foundation of the country’s adored public lands, including national parks and monuments. These national treasures are broadly beloved," a coalition of national monument advocates said in a statement Tuesday. The group includes business owners, environmental and conservation organizations, and outdoor recreation supporters.
Interior Department officials declined to say whether any monuments would be singled out and stressed that no decisions have been made. Burgum did not explicitly mention any monuments in his order but cited the federal statute that corresponds to the 1906 law. “We are committed to working collaboratively to unlock America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of America’s natural resources and innovation," Burgum said in a statement.
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