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Five Native tribes are coming together to protect a California cultural landscape
Five California tribes have established an intertribal commission to co-manage Chuckwalla National Monument, marking a historic step toward tribal sovereignty over sacred desert lands.
Assemblymembers Jeff Gonzalez and Greg Wallis: Why Chuckwalla National Monument Matters
We want to be clear: Chuckwalla National Monument enjoys strong, bipartisan support. Tribal leaders, veterans, business owners, and local elected officials have joined together to back this effort, and the voices of many of our constituents —who have written, called, and spoken up— deserve to be heard.
Five Tribes Announce the Formation of a New Chuckwalla National Monument Intertribal Commission
Today, the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, the Cahuilla Band of Indians, the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, and the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) announced the formation of a new Chuckwalla National Monument Intertribal Commission.
Coachella Valley Business Leaders Meet with Representative Ken Calvert to Discuss Benefits of Public Lands on Local Economy
On Thursday, September 25th, local businesses Big Wheel Tours and Red Jeep Tours hosted a roundtable discussion on the economic power of public lands featuring special guest Congressman Ken Calvert.
Community Voices: Chuckwalla National Monument Deserves Protection for Both Its Natural Beauty and Its Historic Significance
I’ve become an advocate for our parks, national monuments and public lands because of this experience. I want other veterans to be able to visit these places and find healing in nature. That’s why I became one of many voices in the Coachella Valley that pushed for the creation of the Chuckwalla National Monument.
What’s there to see at the Chuckwalla National Monument? See for yourself with these tips
A great, big stretch of lands were recently preserved as the Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert, and while officials and groups spar over its future, now is a perfect time to see it — before temperatures soar into the triple digits.
Tribal Nations, National Congress Of American Indians Call For Tribal Consultation On Chuckwalla National Monument
The Ft. Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe, Cahuilla Band of Indians, Colorado River Indian Tribes, and Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, along with the National Congress of American Indians sent a joint letter to the Trump administration and Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, underscoring the cultural significance and their strong support of Chuckwalla National Monument.
Hiking With T: The New Chuckwalla National Monument Includes Some of the Best Desert Hiking in Southern California
The new Chuckwalla National Monument, a portion of which is in the eastern Coachella Valley, just south of Joshua Tree National Park, was established by President Biden on Jan. 14.
Tribal Leaders and Local Communities Celebrate Forthcoming Chuckwalla National Monument Designation
Today, Tribal leaders, elected officials, and local community members celebrated President Biden’s plans to designate Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California.