PRESCOTT, Ariz., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prescott College strongly condemns efforts that undermine Tribal leadership in the stewardship of sacred landscapes. This includes erosion of protections for America's public lands, including recent actions affecting Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. Â
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