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Protect Chuckwalla from exploitation and development!

Chuckwalla, a gem nestled in Southern California, is under threat, and we need your help to ensure its preservation.

Named after the Chuckwalla lizard, this breathtaking, nearly 700,000-acre landscape is more than just a picturesque backdrop—it's a sanctuary for Indigenous heritage and a lifeline for endangered species such as the desert tortoise.

That’s why we're advocating for President Biden to safeguard Chuckwalla permanently using the Antiquities Act. By taking action now, President Biden can cement his legacy and protect this unique landscape for future generations. But time is short, and we need your help to urge the president to act swiftly.

Urge President Biden to preserve Chuckwalla as a national monument now and for future generations.

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RE: Designate Chuckwalla as a national monument

To President Biden,

As an avid supporter of the outdoors, I urge you to designate Chuckwalla 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 Chuckwalla as a national monument will protect nearly 700,000 acres of land, including several important cultural and historic sites. It will also safeguard vital habitat for threatened and endangered species such as the desert tortoise.

As you work to protect 30 percent of America's lands and waters by 2030, I urge you to include Chuckwalla as a part of that promise. We look to you, as our president, to protect our country's most special places - and this precious landscape is no exception.

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