Uranium extraction had already been restricted in the area, which Native tribes consider sacred, but the moratorium was set to expire in 2032. Mr. Biden’s designation will make it permanent.
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Bison Return to Native American Lands, Revitalizing Sacred Rituals
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Before Western States Suck the Colorado River Dry, We Have One Last Chance to Act
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Biden Voids Trump-Era Deal to Allow a Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
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With a Land Dispute Deadlocked, a Wisconsin Tribe Blockades Streets
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