Proposal to create Maah Daah Hey National Monument in North Dakota faces support and economic concerns.

The Maah Daah Hey National Monument proposal in western North Dakota aims to protect Indigenous sacred lands, supported by local tribes and environmental groups like the Sierra Club. Critics argue the plan mainly seeks to halt oil and gas development, potentially harming local economies. The success of the proposal hinges on whether its proponents can compromise to balance environmental and economic needs.

November 30, 2024
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