As one of President Biden’s first acts in office, an Executive Order was issued on January 20, 2021 directing the Secretary of the Interior to review the revocation of the Bears Ears National Monument, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument.

The Secretary is required to complete the review and submit a report to the President within 60 days with recommendations for actions consistent with the Antiquities Act.

The ongoing litigation challenging these monument revocations will likely be stayed while this review is completed and next steps are determined. It is widely anticipated that legal protections for these monuments will ultimately be restored. The National Trust will continue to be deeply engaged and provide updates on this critical issue.

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