Too often when widespread local and Congressional support to designate public lands as wilderness cannot be established, wilderness proponents turn to a strategy of calling for the President to achieve similar goals by administratively designating the area as a National Monument. It is no secret that those most affected by land use decisions are those who live, recreate and make their livelihoods on or near the public lands in question. As a result it is imperative that Congress enact National Monument reform that provides for maximum public input and local involvement.
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:29:39 +0000
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