Biden Signs Proclamation Expanding San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument will be expanded in a proclamation signed by President Joe Biden today. It is part of the White House administration’s American the Beautiful Initiative and will add nearly 106,000 acres to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expands by more than 100,000 acres
President Biden on Thursday expanded San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by nearly a third in an action that was widely praised by the Indigenous leaders, politicians, conservationists and community organizers who had long fought for the enlargement of the protected natural area that serves as the backyard of the Los Angeles Basin.
San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion Increases Access For Millions
President Joe Biden announced Thursday he has expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by nearly 106,000 acres.
Tribal leaders, activists advocate for expansion of San Gabriel Mountains monument
Tribal leaders and representatives of the Nature for All Coalition traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with staff in the Biden-Harris administration and California’s senators and representatives.
San Gabriel Mountains: A Guide to Southern California’s Stunning Peaks
Tucked away in Southern California are the San Gabriel Mountains, a picturesque range that serves as a scenic backdrop to the bustling city of Los Angeles. These mountains boast a high point at Mount San Antonio, commonly known as Mount Baldy, which challenges hikers with elevations reaching over 10,000 feet. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer looking to traverse rugged trails or a nature enthusiast eager to witness the diverse flora and fauna, this natural sanctuary offers an escape into the wild, just a stone’s throw from urban life.
Veterans find solace in San Gabriel Mountains National monument, lobby for its expansion
Iraq War veteran Steve Dunwoody was hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains when he asked his hiking buddy and fellow veteran for a one-word description of his experience.
Earth Matters: 5 new monuments would boost Biden’s ’30 by 30′ plan; FEMA gives green grants
One of President Joe Biden’s endeavors that can be fairly described as awesome is his “30 by 30” initiative to conserve and protect 30% of America’s land and water by 2030. Currently, just 12% falls into the protected category. The key question: Where do we find the rest and how do we protect it? Designating additional national monuments provides one way, with choices available from coast to coast.
Editorial: Biden should protect more of California’s mountains and deserts as national monuments
California is lucky to have beautiful, diverse and ecologically rich mountains, foothills, coastline and desert, including dozens of national parks and monuments that draw tens of millions of visitors each year.
Editorial: Biden should protect more of California’s mountains and deserts as national monuments
President Biden should help California meet its climate and conservation goals — and his own — by designating two new national monuments and expanding two existing ones, protecting about 1 million acres.
What a White House tribal summit could mean for SoCal’s beloved open spaces
On a recent press call I tuned into, tribal voices from across the Golden State urged the Biden administration to protect hundreds of thousands of acres of ancestral land, including mountains near Los Angeles, desert abutting Joshua Tree National Park and volcanic highlands in Northern California. And they stressed that they want to be active partners in the stewardship of the land.