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The Antiquities Act of 1906 and the Hidden Treasures of the American West PDF

Since Congress passed the Antiquities Act in 1906, presidents — Republicans and Democrats alike — have used the Act more than 100 times to preserve some of our most spectacular and historically important public lands. Although its title suggests a focus on archaeology (ruins, petroglyphs, etc.), the Antiquities Act gives the president the power to protect all forms of American history – natural, scientific, and archaeological – by designating National Monuments.

Protecting Northern Arizona’s National Monuments: The Challenge of Transportation Management PDF

Report Highlights Transportation planning is one of the most significant challenges facing the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Park Service (NPS) as the agencies develop a management plan for the Arizona Strip Resource Area. The plan for this area is especially critical because it will determine the direction of management for the next twenty years at two of the BLM’s new national monuments — Grand Canyon-Parashant and Vermilion Cliffs. Transportation features such as roads and other routes ensure access for recreation and public safety.

Bureau of Land Management National Monument Transportation System Planning PDF

The Wilderness Society and its 200,000 members are committed to the resource management planning processes for the spectacular and irreplaceable National Monuments managed by the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”). This position paper outlines our concerns and suggestions involving one of the most critical aspects of the planning process: the creation of a coherent and legal transportation system.

The BLM Scoping Process: Making the Process Work for You in National Monuments and National Conservation Areas PDF

This guide walks you through how the BLM Scoping Process works for National Monuments and National Conservation Areas. Scoping is the first stage in the planning process where the BLM solicits public input to get a general understanding of major resource issues and management concerns. During this stage, the BLM issues a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register, signaling the start of the formal environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).