California’s newest national monument spans 624,000 acres—nearly the size of Rhode Island. But was this about conservation, or was it something else? The Antiquities Act was designed to protect specific historical and scientific sites, yet this designation locked away vast lands, limiting access for landowners, miners, off-roaders, and even the energy sector.
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Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.
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