Plans for 'Range of Light National Monument' halted

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A controversial national park designation has been prevented.

Non-profit 'Unite the Parks' wanted to create "The Range of Light Monument." It would have taken over a million acres of land between Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.

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Many living in Oakhurst and surrounding communities were against the proposal, arguing no one can protect the land better than those living there.

Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig represents a portion of the area where the monument was proposed.

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

Magsig says he also sent a letter to Congress supporting reforming the ''Antiquities Act'' to prevent Presidents from having the authority to create large-scale monuments.