Biden to Establish Two New National Monuments Safeguarding Tribal Lands in California

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1 year ago

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President Biden is set to dedicate two new national monuments in California on Tuesday, designed to protect tribal lands.
The Chuckwalla National Monument will be established in southern California’s Colorado Desert, while the Sáttítla National Monument will be located near the Oregon border.
Reports suggest that the Chuckwalla monument will cover 644,000 acres and the Sáttítla monument will encompass around 200,000 acres.
This designation aims to restrict mining and solar energy development in these areas, following significant lobbying from local tribal groups.
Legislation was co-sponsored by prominent California lawmakers, emphasizing the input from tribal leaders advocating for the protection of these landscapes.