Bears Ears National Monument: Economic Implications

Alliance for Citizen Engagement

Reading time: 3 minutes

The designation of natural spaces as national monuments has long been contentious, even if they have proven to be beneficial for local and national economies. Bears Ears National Monument, which has been downsized over the past few decades, has also proven to be economically valuable.

Antiquities Act: History and Current Implications

Alliance for Citizen Engagement

Reading time: 2 minutes

The Antiquities Act of 1906 has recently become relevant during the controversy surrounding Bear Ears National Monument. This brief explores the history and application of the Act and how it has been modified and argued over throughout the past few centuries.