The Bears Ears Conservation Partnership is more than a collaboration, it's a community-led movement grounded in Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and built for long-term stewardship. In this reflection, Charissa Miijessepe-Wilson, Co-Director of the Bears Ears Inter-Tribal Coalition, shares how partnerships rooted in reciprocity, respect, and collective care are shaping the future of Bears Ears.
The finalized Bears Ears Resource Management Plan marks a historic milestone—embedding Tribal sovereignty and Traditional Indigenous Knowledge into every layer of national public lands stewardship. Learn how this Tribal-led collaboration is setting a new model for the future.
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.
