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Crossword: A Monumental Achievement

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument map
June 7, 2024

This week’s theme: a protected area established June 9, 2000 with many supporters (see Note on puzzle for clued-in list).

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Explanations of selected entries, theme, clues, etc.: (spoilers)

20A. BIODIVERSITY; Klamath
28A. AH WILDERNESS; wilderness
38A-1 CASCADE
38A-2. SISKIYOU; Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM); U.S. Nat. Monument, Antiquities Act
46A. SODA MOUNTAIN (Wilderness)
55A. PACIFIC CREST (Trail)

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