Dear National Park Advocate,

Since President Trump announced he was attempting to remove protections and reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments, I’ve had moments of disbelief, frustration and anger.

But even as the administration continues to illegally press forward with destructive management plans for these monuments, I have not lost hope.

Advocates like you have taken hundreds of thousands of actions to defend our national monuments, and you continue to stand strong and speak out for these places we all love and cherish. And now, my hope is strengthened as Congress has an opportunity to restore permanent protections for our monuments.

Tell Congress to support and pass the America’s Natural Treasures of Immeasurable Quality Unite, Inspire, and Together Improve the Economies of States (ANTIQUITIES) Act that would restore protections for Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante and 50 more national monuments.

The ANTIQUITIES Act will go a long way in safeguarding America’s national monuments and neighboring national parks.

This legislation would reinstate the original boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante and extend protections to 50 more monuments. It would also make clear that while presidents have authority to create monuments, they lack the authority to shrink or eliminate them.

Urge your members of Congress to protect our national monuments by supporting and passing the ANTIQUITIES Act today!

Thank you for continuing to stand up, speak up and offer hope for America’s public lands. Together, we are making a difference.

Sincerely,



Theresa Pierno
President and CEO

PS. We know from recent studies that personalized letters to members of Congress can make a real difference. All it takes is a quick note to let them know that you’re a real person who cares deeply about America’s parks. So please, take an extra few seconds to personalize your letter before you send it!

Photo: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Shane Farnor/NPCA.