This week marks the 10th anniversary of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition—an alliance rooted in Indigenous leadership, Traditional Knowledge, and the shared vision to protect Bears Ears. From a groundbreaking 2015 proposal to a historic cooperative agreement and youth-led programs, we reflect on a decade of progress, partnership, and perseverance.
New polling confirms that strong bipartisan majorities in Utah and across the Mountain West support protecting Bears Ears and other national monuments. Voters overwhelmingly back Tribal-led stewardship, conservation, and the preservation of public lands over extractive development.
The Bears Ears Commission proudly announces the finalization of the Bears Ears Resource Management Plan (RMP), a historic achievement that highlights unity, trust, and shared responsibility in the stewardship of Bears Ears National Monument. Developed through years of collaboration between the five Commission Tribes and federal agencies, this plan emphasizes cultural preservation, ecological integrity, and Traditional Knowledge to ensure the protection of this sacred landscape for future generations.
