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Opponents Debate Monument Expansion

Up & Down Ashland

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Lee Bradshaw and Heather Tramp oppose monument expansion.

There's some disagreement about the actual numbers, but the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is up for expansion. 

By some counts, it would double in size if President Obama approves the expansion.  But there will be more discussion, and not a little vocal opposition, before the decision. 

Commissioners in both Jackson and Klamath Counties are on record opposing the expansion;cattle grazing groups oppose as well. 

Groups in favor are thrilled by the prospect of a bigger monument.  We hear from both sides in this hour.  

You have a chance to comment before November 20th through the office of Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley; follow this link to comment.
 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.