Tribal communities in Northern California’s mountainous interior are celebrating the recent designation of Sáttítla Highlands National Monument after decades of advocacy work to increase land protections in the area.

In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.

As he nears the end of his time in office, President Joe Biden is leaving a legacy in California, where he will create two new national monuments, the Washington Post reports. At the urging of tribal representatives,