Obama designates Katahdin National Monument on 100th birthday of NPS

[Milchshake]

A 87,500 acre win for environmentalists today! I think I'll swing by on my next visit to Acadia.

Today, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, President Obama designated the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument encompassing awe-inspiring mountains, forests, and waters of north-central Maine. Building on the Administration’s commitment to protecting our land, water and wildlife for future generations, this designation will permanently protect significant natural, scientific, and historic and cultural resources, wildlife habitat, and one of the most pristine watersheds in the northeast, ensuring that present and future generations are able to enjoy these lands.




Maybe if we're really lucky we might still get a Owyhee or Bears Ears National Monument.

[Deletedaccount1]

Whats the difference between a national park and a national monument? I thought a national monument was like an important structure like the Washington Monument not a 87,500 acre plot of land.

[Feel The Power]

Whats the difference between a national park and a national monument?

If only there was something on the internet to look things up, something perhaps that is named Google.

[Deletedaccount1]

If only there was something on the internet to look things up, something perhaps that is named Google.

All I figured out is that the president can designate national monuments but an 87,500 acre piece of land is not a monument. Also I'm pretty sure Teddy Roosevelt created some national parks.

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Will probably be the first nationally owned piece of land Republicans sell the drilling rights for when they get the chance.

[Flutterguy]

Will probably be the first nationally owned piece of land Republicans sell the drilling rights for when they get the chance.

Why, are there natural resources we can exploit in that area?

[I Push Buttons]

Why, are there natural resources we can exploit in that area?

Don't know, but Republicans think we should sell all nationally owned land to private companies so they can specula.......... Preserve it.