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September 21, 2024 54 mins

In this episode of the Defend Your Ground podcast, Ben Burr and Simone Griffin discuss the proposed Dolores National Monument in Western Colorado with local advocates Sean and Danielle Pond. The conversation delves into the implications of the monument on public land use, local economies, and community involvement. The Ponds share their journey into advocacy, the misconceptions surrounding the monument, and the potential economic impacts on their community. They emphasize the importance of local voices in the debate over land management and the need for public engagement to oppose the monument's designation.

Halt the Dolores National Monument Petition: https://www.change.org/p/halt-the-designation-of-the-dolores-river-national-monument

https://blueribboncoalition.org/help-us-oppose-the-dolores-river-canyon-national-monument/

 

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