The History & Future of America’s Public Land with Walt Dabney

The History & Future of America’s Public Land with Walt Dabney
Doors: 7:00 PM || Film: 7:30 PM || $10 Online / $15 At The Door
Setting: Seated film screening with discussion
America’s public lands are unique in the world and a treasure owned by all Americans. Walt Dabney’s 60-minute presentation on the history of America’s public lands accurately explores the answers to many questions about our public lands in a way no one else has, including how we acquired them, why there are more public lands in the West, and why they are worth preserving.
Learn about:
– The origin story of public lands
– The US Constitution and public lands
– Statehood acts/state constitutions and public lands
– How public lands became privately owned
– Why most public lands are in the West
…and SO much more!
Recorded in Moab, Utah, March 16, 2024, at a presentation to Southern Utah’s Outdoor Guides and Outfitters.
This film was made possible by Canyonlands Natural History Association.
Produced by Finley Holiday Productions for Canyonlands Natural History Association and Walt Dabney.