National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law: The Antiquities Act
- Written by Monica Hubbard, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration, Boise State University
Over 730,000 people visit Colorado National Monument each year. It was established in 1911 under the Antiquities Act.Gordon Leggett, CC BY-SAAmerica’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity.
They cover more than a quarter of the nation and large parts of...