Letter to the Editor - An open letter to Interior Secretary Zinke

Dear Secretary Zinke:

Landowners in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument area were somewhat perplexed when you announced your “likely” decision on the monument on June 27 at Whitefish, Montana. Because the public comment period did not close until July 10, landowners rightfully believe your announcement was premature and that you did not consider those comments that were still en route to you, including a June 30 letter signed by 17 members of Congress.

More importantly, you have been sent comments from monument proponents, preservation acolytes and Gov. (Steve) Bullock who claim...