President Biden is set to announce the creation of two significant national monuments in California, thereby establishing a historic record for land and water conservation by any U.S. president.
The Sattitla Highlands National Monument, which encompasses over 224,000 acres, includes essential ancestral lands of the Pit River Tribe and Modoc Peoples, highlighting the cultural importance of the area.
The Chuckwalla National Monument spans more than 624,000 acres and is significant not only for its natural diversity, including rare species but also for sacred indigenous sites recognized by various tribal groups.
With the establishment of these monuments, total protected land and waters under President Biden's administration amount to an impressive 674 million acres, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts.
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