Biden's National Monument expansion applauded by allies, but big obstacles loom
![The Valley of the Gods, a part of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2024/05/13/dji_0112_wide-6a98c73bc64b895738460dc820cab64c39a95054.jpg)
President Biden dramatically expanded two national monuments in California. But there are growing concerns that federal land managers are struggling to manage existing monuments designated since 2016.
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