#cedar mesa

Eastern Collared Lizard on post in southern Utah's Cedar Mesa

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On December 4th, President Trump signed a proclamation attempting to eviscerate more than 1.1 million of Bears Ears National Monument, an 85% reduction. This dramatic attack includes almost all of Cedar Mesa, the crown jewel of Bears Ears archaeology. This video is a mere sampling of the nature and abundance of archaeological sites and scenic public lands cut in Trump's attack. By our estimates, 74% of the archaeology in Bears Ears National Monument is now outside of Trump's proposed boundaries. We believe these places deserve the full protection afforded by a National Monument and we're more resolved than ever to fight. Learn about our proactive plans to address the imminent visitation threats to the monument with the Bears Ears Visit with Respect Education Center. You can support this positive solution at friendsofcedarmesa.org/visitorcenter/... while Friends of Cedar Mesa and its partners battle for Bears Ears in the courts.

Cedar Mesa (via Bureau of Land Management)

Valley of the Gods, Bears Ears National Monument, Utah