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California officials urge President Biden to designate three new national monuments
State officials and tribal leaders are calling on President Biden to designate three new national monuments in California. State Sen. Ben Allen said at a news conference Wednesday that it would provide permanent protections for Indigenous communities and take significant steps toward conservation, aligned with California’s “30×30” goal.
Biden urged to designate 3 national monuments in California
Tribal leaders and a group of California lawmakers called on President Joe Biden on Wednesday to create three new national monuments in the Golden State.
California Legislature Issues Bipartisan Call for New National Monuments
This week, the California Legislature urged President Biden to designate three new national monuments in the state. Championed by Assemblymember James Ramos, State Senators Ben Allen and Steve Padilla, and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, the State Assembly this week adopted Senate Joint Resolutions (SJRs) 16 and 17 with a strong bipartisan 74-0 vote.
California Tribal Leaders Travel to Washington, D.C. to Call on President Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
This week, tribal leaders and representatives are in Washington, D.C. advocating for the designation of the Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert.
Tribes lobby Biden administration for another national monument
With just a few months left in the administration of President Joe Biden, tribal nations are hoping to score one more win for the protection of their sacred places.
Southern California tribal leaders, reps advocate for Chuckwalla Monument in D.C.
Southern California tribal leaders and politicians were advocating in Washington, D.C. today for the establishment of a Chuckwalla National Monument south of Joshua Tree National Park.
Congressman Ruiz, Congressional Hispanic Caucus members urge President Biden to designate Chuckwalla National Monument
On Tuesday, August 14, Representative Raul Ruiz — who called himself a longstanding conservation and environmental justice champion — alongside members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to use the Antiquities Act to designate the Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert.
Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Urge President Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. alongside members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to use the Antiquities Act to designate the Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert.
Tribal Leaders Visit D.C. to Advocate for Chuckwalla National Monument
Local Tribal Leaders’ visit to D.C. was covered by KESQ (ABC). They met with government officials to advocate for the creation of a new Chuckwalla National Monument in Coachella Valley.