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On the recordJuly 26, 2023
there is a double-edged sword in that having that Federal recognition and protection of these beautiful and important places brings greater attention and protection, but also brings, as you stated, over-love of some of those spaces
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Melanie Stansbury
Democratic · New Mexico

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Stansbury discusses the challenges of managing national parks with increased visitation.

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