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Biden Designates Two Historic National Monuments in California

1/8/2025

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President Biden has made a historic move by designating two new national monuments in California, safeguarding nearly 850,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes. The expansive Chuckwalla National Monument and the stunning Sáttítla Highlands National Monument not only honor Indigenous cultures but also establish the largest protected land corridor in the continental U.S., ensuring the preservation of vital ecosystems for generations to come.

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President Biden has made a historic move by designating two new national monuments in California, safeguarding nearly 850,000 acres of breathtaking landscapes. The expansive Chuckwalla National Monument and the stunning Sáttítla Highlands National Monument not only honor Indigenous cultures but also establish the largest protected land corridor in the continental U.S., ensuring the preservation of vital ecosystems for generations to come.