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America’s most important conservation law turns 120
- The Antiquities Act, enacted in 1906, authorizes presidents to designate lands for preservation and has protected 160 or more monuments.
- Bears Ears National Monument demonstrates Tribal leadership in co-management and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge.
- Conservation advocates warn that strong protections are vital for ecological integrity and climate resilience.
- Legal and political challenges probe whether presidents can alter monument boundaries without Congress.
- Bears Ears exemplifies collaboration with Tribal Nations in shaping monument protections.
- The Act’s impact includes protecting water resources and cultural heritage nationwide.
- Preservation gains have linked cultural preservation with ecological stewardship.
- Presidents have designated monuments dating back to Devils Tower as the first example.
- The article links monument protections to economic benefits from tourism and local jobs.
- Advocates urge continued public engagement to defend monuments.
- The Act’s legacy spans iconic sites from Acadia to Olympic and beyond.
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