One major shortcoming of relying on the political process to achieve environmental objectives (or most any other objective) is that … More
Tag: Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument
Secretary Zinke recommends modifying ten national monuments
After an intense, months-long review of national monuments, Secretary Zinke delivered his report with recommendations to the President on August … More
Will the President reverse national monuments?
If the President undoes a monument and successfully defends that action, it could lead to broader reform of the Antiquities Act that allows monuments and many other federal lands to be managed more effectively for both people and the environment.
Congressional hearing questions ocean monuments: Is the ocean “LANDS owned or controlled” by the gov?
Congressional hearing questions whether monuments can be designated in the ocean under the Antiquities Act.
A monumental obstacle to sustainable fishing
Ocean monuments violate the Antiquities Act. But, more fundamentally, the monument process is antithetical to liberty.