Biden Designates Two New National Monuments in California

President Biden protects 848,000 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land during his final week in office.

The Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California were officially designated on Tuesday.
The monuments safeguard areas of tribal significance, rare wildlife, and unique geological features, while prohibiting mining, drilling, and industrial development.
Chuckwalla spans 624,000 acres near Joshua Tree National Park, while Sáttítla protects 224,000 acres in the volcanic highlands near the Oregon border.
The designations are part of Biden's 'America the Beautiful' initiative, aimed at conserving 30% of U.S. lands and waters by 2030.
Biden has protected more land and water than any other U.S. president, though incoming President Trump has vowed to reverse many of these conservation efforts.