President Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California: the Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California and the Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California. The proclamation protects over 800,000 acres of land, barring drilling, mining, and development. This initiative aligns with Biden's 'America the Beautiful' plan, aiming to conserve 30% of public lands and waters by 2030, address climate change, and honor tribal heritage.
President Joe Biden speaks at a reception for new Democratic members of Congress in the State Dining Room of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Washington.
The declaration bars drilling, mining, and other development on the 600,000-acre area in Southern California and roughly 200,000 acres in Northern California. The area would protect public lands south of Joshua Tree National Park, spanning the Coachella Valley region in the west to near the Colorado River.
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