Why are so many new water wells to be drilled in Bears Ears?
Ranchers looking to develop at least 40 new wells for cattle in the national monument.
(Courtesy photo) The Bureau of Land Management is planning to allow ranchers to drill numerous wells inside Bears Ears National Monument, like this existing one in the Red House area on the Lake Canyon allotment, pictured in August 2020.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.