Two new national monuments designated in California: One in the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion.
Sáttítla National Monument. Credit: Protect Sáttítla National Monument
In his final days in office, President Biden has designated two new national monuments: the Sáttítla National Monument in northern California and the Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California.
The 224,000-acre Sáttítla National Monument is located within the Klamath-Siskiyou bioregion in Northern California near the Oregon border, including parts of the Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Klamath National Forests. The Pit River Tribe has spearheaded the campaign to protect the area from energy development as the new national monument encompasses ancestral homelands of the Tribe. “This designation honors the sacred cultural value of these lands, while protecting the area’s rich ecological, scientific, and historical significance,” says the White House. This national monument will be managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
We are excited about President Biden’s commitment to public lands by designating two new national monuments. These new monuments will honor Tribal sovereignty, protect important water sources, help ensure access to nature, boost local economies, and add to local quality of life. We look forward to President Biden signing the proclamations.