People flock to Utah from around the globe to enjoy our incredible natural wonders. Residents hear that economic interests are the most important considerations and that business opportunities are important to our well-being.
What’s confusing regarding the recent news of the likely downsizing of both the new Bears Ears and the 21-year-old Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments (GSENM) is that Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke refused to meet with the Escalante Chamber of Commerce on his trip to Utah.
These business owners were clamoring to express their support for the Grand Staircase and relay that their 20-year business success relies on the monument designation.