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Utah Senate adopts resolution opposing unilateral monument designation; Bears Ears debate spotlights economic and cultural concerns
Summary
The Utah Senate passed House Concurrent Resolution 201 opposing unilateral use of the Antiquities Act to create a large monument (commonly discussed as Bears Ears). Debate featured San Juan County leaders and senators arguing about local access, NEPA studies and whether the resolution is a productive step; the resolution passed 22–5 with 2 absent.
The Utah State Senate on May 2016 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 201, a nonbinding message opposing unilateral use of the Antiquities Act to create a large national monument in Utah (commonly discussed in the session as the proposed Bears Ears designation). The resolution was transmitted from the House and debated at length on the Senate floor.
Senator Hinkins, speaking for the resolution, said citizens from San Juan County oppose a 1.9‑ to 2‑million‑acre set‑aside and urged local management and inclusion of Native American representatives on any governing board. He and…
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