Plans for 'Range of Light National Monument' halted

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A arguable nationalist parkland designation has been prevented.

Non-profit 'Unite the Parks' wanted to make "The Range of Light Monument." It would person taken implicit a cardinal acres of onshore betwixt Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon nationalist parks.

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Many surviving successful Oakhurst and surrounding communities were against the proposal, arguing nary 1 tin support the onshore better than those surviving there.

Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig represents a information of the country wherever the monument was proposed.

On Saturday, Magsig posted connected Facebook that it was averted, crediting President Donald Trump.

Magsig says helium besides sent a missive to Congress supporting reforming the ''Antiquities Act'' to forestall Presidents from having the authorization to make large-scale monuments.