Utah voters support protecting national monuments as Trump reverses Biden policy

A survey shows majority support for monument preservation in Utah, but Trump's administration is moving to reverse Biden-era protections and open lands to development.

First covered Jul 22, 2026 · 1:45 AM PT · 1 article

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14h Grist Most Utahns want to protect their national monuments. Trump had other plans.

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senate.utah.gov The State of Utah Applauds National Monuments Modifications | Utah Senate

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Appeared in: 2026-07-22 (#14)

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