WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) applauds the Biden administration for designating over 600,000 acres in California’s 25th District as Chuckwalla National Monument on Tuesday, Jan. 7.By designating this monument, President Biden has protected the most public lands using the Antiquities Act of any recent president in their first four years in office.Chuckwalla National Monument will serve as a model for integrating conservation and renewable energy, setting a precedent for future monuments. It has brought together tribes, conservationists, energy companies, and the local community to establish a unified standard for monument design going forward.Chuckwalla National Monument and its breathtaking desert landscapes will expand tourism and outdoor recreation in the Coach
