Biden Designates Two New National Monuments in California
President Biden's recent proclamations establish the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments to honor Native American tribes and protect vast landscapes.
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President Biden has designated two new national monuments in California, honoring Native American tribes while protecting 848,000 acres from mining and development. The Chuckwalla National Monument, near Joshua Tree, encompasses deserts and mountain ranges, whereas the Sáttítla Highlands, which includes the Medicine Lake Volcano, is in Northern California. These designations align with Biden's environmental goals, stemming from tribal requests and aiming to conserve public lands as part of the broader 'America the Beautiful' initiative. The move comes amid increasing climate change-related disasters, emphasizing the urgency for environmental protection.
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