Opinion: The Antiquities Act has served Utah and the nation well for 120 years
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By Stephen Trimble | Writers on the Range
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Stephen Trimble writes an op-ed celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Antiquities Act, arguing that the law has served Utah and the nation well by allowing presidents to protect and highlight the values of diverse lands, cultures, and communities. The piece references Zion National Park's record-breaking visitation as context for the importance of land preservation.
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· 1 pulledOn its 120th anniversary, let's celebrate this essential law that allows presidents to maintain, strengthen and highlight the bedrock values of our diverse lands, cultures and communities.
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