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Curiosity: The Best Tool in the Off Road Adventure Kit

Chuckwalla National Monument offers endless opportunities for discovery with its sweeping desert vistas. This month, we spoke with Ashley Lee, an off-road vehicle enthusiast and educator, about what draws her to this landscape and why she believes off-roading can inspire a deeper connection to the desert. In this Q&A, she shares how curiosity can lead to more meaningful adventures and stronger stewardship of public lands.

Get to know Chuckwalla National Monument’s Namesake Lizard

This month, we spoke with Dr. Cam Barrows, Conservation Ecologist, Emeritus at the Center for Conservation Biology, University of California Riverside, about chuckwallas— the tough desert lizards found in Chuckwalla National Monument. In this Q&A, he unpacks their survival strategies, striking diversity, and ecological importance.

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.

Supporters of the Chuckwalla National Monument Designation

Read quotes from Tribal leaders, elected officials, and local community members highlighting their support for the new Chuckwalla National Monument.

Renewable Energy Companies & Utilities Support Chuckwalla

Leaders of renewable energy companies and utilities share their support for the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument.

The National Congress of American Indians Endorse Chuckwalla and Kw’tsán National Monuments, Highlighting the Landscapes’ Cultural Significance

The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) passed resolutions in support of the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument and Kw’tsán National Monument at their recent annual convention.

Chuckwalla Coloring Pages

Learn more about the local wildlife and plants at the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument by checking out these coloring pages below from Sienna Thomas!

Experience the Wildflowers and Native Species of the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument

Learn about the wildflowers and desert-adapted shrubs and trees that inhabit the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument landscape. Explore a photo wildflower tour including pink sand verbena, white dune evening primrose, and yellow desert sunflowers, and learn more about these and other species.