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Two-thirds of Utah voters want to restore protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, new polling reveals. The findings show strong public support for tribal involvement in managing these sacred lands.
A diverse group of ranchers, bankers, hunters, and business owners floated down Colorado's Green River and discovered something remarkable: protecting public lands isn't just good for nature, it's economic rocket fuel. National monuments like Dinosaur attract 315,700 annual visitors to a county of just 13,000 people, proving conservation and prosperity go hand in hand.
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A nearly four-foot model of the Statue of Liberty, crafted by the original sculptor in 1884, takes center stage at the Smithsonian Castle through July 26. The rare artifact joins over 30 historic objects celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.