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.
WATCH: Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Local Community Members Call on Pres. Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
WATCH: Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Local Community Members Call on President Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Get to Know the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument: Painted Canyon and Mecca Hills Area
The proposed monument includes the popular Mecca Hills area, known for its Painted Canyon hike. These lands are beloved by locals from the east Coachella Valley for hiking, picnicking, camping and stargazing.