USDA, Forest Service hear from local advocates on the proposed San Gabriels National Monument Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 7th 2023
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service hosted a public listening session today on the San Gabriels National Monument Expansion to discuss the designation with hundreds of local advocates.
“CalTrout supports the locally-driven San Gabriels National Monument Expansion that will protect precious wildlands surrounding the dense LA basin for recreation, drinking water resources, and cultural significance. The expansion will also protect higher reaches of the greater San Gabriel River watershed, which hold dormant Southern steelhead genetics. The cultural and ecological significance of this endangered species cannot be overstated, and we dream of a future where our local communities are able to see Southern steelhead spawning in great numbers in rivers and streams. Permanently protecting cold water habitats where they remain safe, waiting for an opportunity to once again travel to the ocean, is one important step toward that future. We believe all communities deserve to build deep connections with nature, and that agencies need adequate resources to manage these culturally and ecologically significant lands. We are grateful to President Biden for supporting these efforts through his swift designation of the proposed expansion” said California Trout’s Legal and Policy Director, Redgie Collins.
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Molly Ancel
Outreach Manager
mancel @ caltrout.org
Header Photo: Hoyt Mountain by Bob Wick
