To: The U.S. Department of the Interior
Tell the Department of the Interior: Don’t let Trump destroy Bears Ears!
I strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s unlawful efforts to strip protections for Bears Ears National Monument. If the BLM moves forward with the planning process at this time, it will likely be a colossal waste of time and money for an already strapped agency, as these new proclamations are expected to be overturned by the courts. The BLM should spend its money on protecting Bears Ears and its natural and cultural resources.
The BLM should look to the current monument management plan, and strive to protect important and sensitive resources throughout the original proclamation area, including cultural, natural/ecological, paleontological, geological resources, as well as Tribal sacred lands and resources as described in Proclamation 9558 (Dec. 28, 2016). Moreover, the public comment period should extend to at least ninety days following the last public hearing. Public hearings should be scheduled in Salt Lake City, Utah, Flagstaff, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Washington D.C. and Albuquerque, New Mexico, in addition to the gateway communities of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Thank you,
The BLM should look to the current monument management plan, and strive to protect important and sensitive resources throughout the original proclamation area, including cultural, natural/ecological, paleontological, geological resources, as well as Tribal sacred lands and resources as described in Proclamation 9558 (Dec. 28, 2016). Moreover, the public comment period should extend to at least ninety days following the last public hearing. Public hearings should be scheduled in Salt Lake City, Utah, Flagstaff, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, Washington D.C. and Albuquerque, New Mexico, in addition to the gateway communities of the Bears Ears National Monument.
Thank you,
Why is this important?
Donald Trump is trying to hand over Bears Ears National Monument to the mining industry. He’s working to strip protections from more than 85% of the monument’s land. This is the largest rollback of protection for our public lands in history.
The Department of the Interior is seeking public input on this plan. So we need you to speak up NOW and stop it!
The Department of the Interior is seeking public input on this plan. So we need you to speak up NOW and stop it!