Trump's Monumental Mistake: A Threat to Public Lands and Tribal Sovereignty The decision by President Donald Trump to reduce the protected areas of Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments has sent shockwaves through the outdoor community.
Patagonia, a leading outdoor clothing and gear company, has joined a lawsuit challenging this move, which is one of the largest rollbacks of public land protections in US history.
The reduction of these monuments by 90% reflects the administration's priorities when it comes to public lands.