Tuesday October 12, 2021

KZMU News

English - October 12, 2021 18:58 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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Writer Jonathan Thompson’s new book, Sagebrush Empire, details the fight over public lands in Southeastern Utah. Today on the news, we speak with Thompson about the roots of this conflict, and what to expect after a restoration of Bears Ears National Monument. Plus, our radio partners highlight the beavers helping a watershed survive after wildfire.

Show Notes:

Photo: The Valley of the Gods area lost monument status in 2017 under the Trump Administration. After President Biden’s proclamation last week, it’s back under the Bears Ears National Monument designation. Credit US Bureau of Land Management