Sacred lands in Northern California are finally getting needed national protections

“A strong and inclusive coalition of partners — including conservation groups, businesses and elected officials — have worked with tribal leadership to permanently protect these federal public lands. On May 2, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation under the Antiquities Act of 1906 to add 13,696 acres to the national monument. In addition, Walker Ridge was renamed to Molok Luyuk, and co-stewardship by the tribe and the Bureau of Land Management was mandated.”