President Biden Expands San Gabriel and Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monuments

The expansions aim to protect diverse ecological, historical, and cultural resources in California.

The San Gabriel Mountains expansion covers approximately 150,919 acres, preserving historical sites and enhancing recreational spaces.
Berryessa Snow Mountain's boundary extension includes 13,696 acres, focusing on protecting rare plant species and cultural sites.
Both expansions are designed to protect the regions from threats such as climate change and unregulated development.
Indigenous communities' historical and cultural ties to these lands are acknowledged and preserved in the new monument boundaries.
Management plans for both areas will involve local and indigenous stakeholders to ensure sustainable preservation.