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Sign Now: Protect the Great Bend of the Gila!

The Great Bend of the Gila’s dramatic views of the flowing Gila River, jagged mountain peaks, and ancient geoglyphs make this iconic landscape in southwestern Arizona an irreplaceable treasure.

Will you help us protect this extraordinary cultural and historic landscape by sending a message to President Biden now?

Designating the Great Bend of the Gila as a national monument will protect more than 80,000 acres of land sacred to multiple Arizona tribes and guarantee the ancient rock art and geoglyphs along the river, cliffs, and valley floor are protected from looting and vandalism.

Many of the public lands that we know and love today—such as Grand Canyon and Arches National Parks—were first protected by presidents through the Antiquities Act.

Please help ensure this rich landscape can be preserved for generations to come: send your letter to President Biden today!

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RE: Protect the Great Bend of the Gila

To President Biden,

As an avid supporter of the outdoors and your constituent, I urge you to designate the Great Bend of the Gila as a national monument. Presidents from both sides of the aisle have used the Antiquities Act to protect hundreds of millions of acres of America's most significant cultural and recreational landscapes. Many of the public lands that we know and love today - such as Grand Canyon and Arches National Parks - were first protected as national monuments. Without the foresight of past presidents, these places might not be the beautiful, conserved landscapes they are today.

Designating the Great Bend of the Gila as a national monument will protect more than 80,000 acres of land sacred to multiple Arizona tribes and guarantee the ancient rock art and geoglyphs along the river, cliffs, and valley floor are protected from looting and vandalism.

As you work to protect 30 percent of America's lands and waters by 2030, I urge you to include the Great Bend of the Gila as a part of that promise. As president, we look to you to protect our country's most special places - and this incredible landscape of southwest Arizona is no exception.

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