Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Modifies Two National Monuments, Restoring Sensible Land Management
RIGHTSIZING UTAH NATIONAL MONUMENTS:Today, President Donald J. Trump signed Proclamations modifying two Utah national monuments, the Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Proclamations reduce these monuments to appropriate sizes that allow for common sense land use in these areas.
FIGHTING GOVERNMENT OVERREACH ON PUBLIC LAND:President Trump is ending the overreach and abuse of the Antiquities Act, which has been used to restrict the uses of America’s public lands.
RESTORING MULTIPLE-USE LAND MANAGEMENT:President Trump is restoring public access to Federal land for multiple uses, while allowing for sustained-yield management.