Biden to establish two new monuments in California, protecting indigenous land

Published January 3, 2025 2:21pm ET



President Joe Biden is expected to announce two new national monuments on tribal land in California within a few days — one of several actions meant to limit drilling taken just before President-elect Donald Trump enters office.

One of the national monuments will be the around 644,000-acre Chuckwalla National Monument in Southern California near Joshua Tree National Park. The second monument will be the approximately 200,000-acre Sáttítla National Monument in Northern California, The Washington Post reported.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.