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Chuckwalla National Monument would protect swath of California desert and preserve a sacred land
Thomas Tortez Jr. leads a group across a gravelly wash in Painted Canyon, at the spot where his Cahuilla tribal ancestors once lived in a village…His people have cherished and watched over this canyon in the eastern Coachella Valley for thousands of years. Now they are among the Indigenous Californians, conservationists and other nature lovers who want President Joe Biden to designate…the Chuckwalla National Monument.
CA leaders announce bill to create Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park
A new bill to create the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park was introduced by state lawmakers at a news conference on Tuesday.
Tribal Leaders, Community Leaders, and Veterans Applaud Senator Padilla & Representative Ruiz’s Support for the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument
Tribal leaders, community leaders, and veterans are today applauding Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. for championing the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument in the California Desert.
Being in nature has been healing for me as a veteran. Designate the Chuckwalla National Monument.
I’m grateful to Rep. Ruiz for championing the effort to establish this national monument. Rep. Ruiz understands that veterans benefit from time spent on our public lands. And he sees that protecting and ensuring access to these places honors our service.
Eastern Coachella Valley Sunset Hike
Join us for a Sunset Hike in the proposed national monument on Friday, April 19, 2024. Experience stunning views of the Mecca Hills as the sun sets over the desert landscape, discover the desert after dark as the night cools down, and see how the Mecca Hills and the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument will protect wildlife, honor culture, and increase access to nature in the Eastern Coachella Valley!
Local Leaders Urge Pres. Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument in New Short Film
The Center for Western Priorities is excited to share its ninth film in their Road to 30: Postcards campaign featuring the Chuckwalla National Monument. Hear from local leaders on why they are calling on President Biden to designate the monument.
Mecca Wilderness: Desert Oasis and Grotto Opening Hike
Join us for a hike into the Mecca Wilderness and the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument. This hike is classified as moderate with 5.75 miles and an elevation gain of over 800 feet.
Veterans Call on President Biden to Designate Chuckwalla & Kw’tsán National Monuments
The effort to create new National Monuments in the California Desert was featured in a new report published by the Vet Voice Foundation (VVF). Veterans, Tribes, and local advocates are calling for the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument and Kw’tsán National Monument.
Advocates Push for Chuckwalla National Monument to Preserve California’s Desert Wonders
As the early morning sun casts its golden hue over the vast landscapes of Southern California, a coalition of environmental groups and tribes is stirring a significant conversation around conservation and cultural recognition. Their collective voice calls for the establishment of the Chuckwalla National Monument.