President Donald Trump is considering rescinding the Chuckwalla National Monument, created by President Joe Biden to protect over 624,000 acres of desert habitat in Riverside and Imperial counties. The New York Times and Washington Post reported on Trump’s plans, along with the potential rescission of the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in Northern California. Local leaders in the Coachella Valley are advocating to maintain the protection, citing the economic benefits and bipartisan support for the monument. Business owners who depend on the protected land, veterans who find refuge there, and tribal leaders who consider it their home are all voicing their concerns. Trump’s actions to rescind the monument designations are unclear under existing laws, and attempts to reach the White House for comment have been unsuccessful. Advocates stress the importance of protecting the Chuckwalla National Monument for its cultural significance, preservation of heritage values, and equitable access to public lands in the region. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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