- President Biden plans to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument near Joshua Tree National Park during a visit to California.
- The proposed Chuckwalla monument has garnered support from Native American tribes, environmentalists, and Congress members.
- This designation could create the largest contiguous protected area in the U.S., furthering the goal to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030.
- Biden will leverage the Antiquities Act for this designation, having previously created several national monuments.
- Additional plans include protection for old-growth trees in the national forest system, highlighting the urgency for environmental advocacy.
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