Resource Plan
Biden administration and tribes finalize resource plan for Bears Ears National Monument
January 16, 2025
The Biden administration, in collaboration with five Native American tribes, has finalized a groundbreaking resource management plan for Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. This plan integrates Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and ensures that Tribal leadership plays a key role in the stewardship of the monument. The new framework marks a significant step in recognizing Indigenous knowledge and authority over cultural and natural resources.
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