Contrast the establishment of the SGMNM with Doug's post on wpsmb: Alabama Hills, 2000-2014 the long road

I'm not completely sure where their process stands, but I sure like how it included discussions with every local group, and stressed that "all recreational activities currently allowed will persist."

We should give Doug lots of support promoting the Alabama Hills as a National Scenic Area.

...of course, if there is no funding to help take care of the area, it could be a toothless designation.