Excerpt: “The Bureau of Land Management today announced approval of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Resource Management Plan and issued a final Record of Decision. The plan is a product of a collaborative planning process that involved Tribal Nations, state and local governments, stakeholders, and the public. It reflects the culmination of more than two years of shared engagement and extensive consultation. With the signing of the decision, the plan is effective immediately. The plan guides BLM stewardship of the landscape with a focus on ecosystem conservation and restoration, meaningful Tribal partnerships, and allowance for appropriate uses. The plan protects fragile watersheds, wildlife habitats, and native vegetation communities, and provides for scientific research opportunities within the monument, consistent with the Monument’s designation through Presidential Proclamation 6920. The plan also enhances the recreation experiences for visitors at the monument.”
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