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.
Give Chuckwalla National Monument a fighting chance
Born and raised in Southern California, we left home to pursue careers in service. After seeing the world and finding our callings – one as a medical doctor and one as a Marine, we returned to Southern California to serve our communities.
Protecting Chuckwalla: A monumental opportunity for economic and environmental growth
We have a unique opportunity to cement the Coachella Valley and our surrounding desert as an outdoor recreation mecca unlike any place in the continental United States, as well as preserve valuable historical and cultural sites, protect our desert and honor our Native American community by creating the Chuckwalla National Monument.
Designate Chuckwalla National Monument and Protect Public Land
The proposed monument would be a jewel of the Coachella Valley, support investments in the valley’s businesses and economy, and preserve places beloved for outdoor recreation activities
The Chuckwalla National Monument Will Be An Investment In My Generation
Designating the monument will permanently protect and bring awareness to an important landscape so that other young people like me will be able to hike, camp, learn about local wildlife and more. The Chuckwalla National Monument will be an investment in my generation and future generations to come.
Indio City Councilmember Waymond Fermon: ‘I’ve added my name as a supporter of the Chuckwalla Monument’
I want to see President Joe Biden establish this monument because it will help ensure access to nature, protect places for outdoor recreation, boost our economy and benefit businesses.
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.
As a Brigadier General, I implore President Biden to designate the Chuckwalla Monument
Today, I urge the Biden administration to continue their commitment to public lands and public service by designating the Chuckwalla National Monument and protecting public lands adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park in the California desert. I recently joined other retired generals and flag officers in signing an open letter to the administration in support of the proposed monument and hope to see the president take action.
Chuckwalla Monument designation a boon for Coachella Valley
Designating the Chuckwalla National Monument in the California desert and expanding Joshua Tree National Park? Yes and yes. This is an historic opportunity to preserve the culturally significant 660,000 acres that would hug Joshua Tree National Park’s southern boundary, stretching along Interstate 10 from the edge of the eastern Coachella Valley all the way to the Colorado River.
Photos: Protect Chuckwalla National Monument campaign launched
Congressman Raul Ruiz announces the efforts in launching the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument during a press conference in Coachella, Calif., on Sept. 25, 2023.