Battle Over Bears Ears

At its heart, it’s a battle for homeland and sovereignty. Bears Ears National Monument, a remote section of land lined with red cliffs and filled with juniper and sage, is at the center of a fight over who has a say in how Western landscapes are protected and managed.

At its heart, it’s a battle for homeland and sovereignty. Bears Ears National Monument, a remote section of land lined with red cliffs and filled with juniper and sage, is at the center of a fight over who has a say in how Western landscapes are protected and managed.

What is cryptobiotic soil and why should we take care not to damage it?