Guest column: Busting some myths about national monuments
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The recent brouhaha over national monuments is certainly creating a lot of attention and a lot more confusion. So much so, that national BLM director, Bob Abbey, recently accepted an invitation to come to Malta next month to help explain the situation.
The flare-up centers on a brainstorming memo made public by the Department of Interior two weeks ago which, among other things, discussed possible new national monuments locations. On the list was one area in the northeastern prairie lands of Montana. Although some have been using the memo to fan the flames of fear, I think most Montanans can see above the spin.
To help, I've noticed a few myths popping up in the papers that need to be busted.
About Emily Diamond-Falk
Emily is the Communications Manager for our Wildland Designation team, based in Washington, D.C.
Before joining The Wilderness Society in March 2010, she served as Media Relations Manager at the Save Darfur Coalition. Prior to that, she... More about Emily Diamond-Falk
