California Lawmakers Ask for Protection of Historic Lands
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Representative Ruiz was recently featured on Univision talking about why he is supporting the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. Watch to learn more about this exciting effort to ensure access to nature, protect wildlife habitat, and honor an important cultural landscape.
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