Communities Before Monuments

Ten governors urge Clinton administration to consultlocal communities before creating or expanding nationalmonuments.

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July 1, 2000, 3:00 PM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

In a letter to the Interior SecretaryBruce Babbitt, ten governors urgedthe Clinton administration to consultlocal communities before creating or expanding nationalmonuments saying "It is unfair to the people who cherish their local landscapes and whoselives will be most directly affected because of decisions made inWashington, D.C." The letter also requested thatthe administration comply with the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act which requires public input.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Western governors concerned over national monuments

Saturday, July 1, 2000 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

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