Threats to the Bears Ears Cultural Landscape

Map of threats to bears ears national monument including oil and gas
Stephanie Smith

Threats to the Bears Ears cultural landscape include oil and gas development, tar sands leasing, permitted uranium mines, and more.Proposed Grand Canyon EscaladeDownload your copy

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