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.
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.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday he has expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by nearly 106,000 acres.
The Biden administration announced today that President Biden will use his authority under the Antiquities Act to expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument near Los Angeles.
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.
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.
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.
Vet Voice Foundation (VVF) released a new report highlighting the importance of national monuments and public lands to military and veteran communities in California. The report features veterans across the state urging the Biden Administration to designate or expand five national monuments.
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.
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.
