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Gov. Gary Herbert, State Auditor John Dougall, Attorney General Sean Reyes and Utah's congressional delegation should read the Bears Ears National Monument proclamation before they make public and printed statements.
If they read it they would know all present uses will be maintained, including grazing, mining, hunting, hiking, Native Americans gathering firewood, sacred and medicinal plants and access to sacred sites.
Five tribes came together to make this national monument happen. The majority of Utahns and Native Americans wanted this monument. Native Americans have worked for over 80 years to preserve this important area.
Everyone should read the proclamation so they have the facts.
Kathy Kankainren
Salt Lake City