Below, a small sampling of the thousands of comments we have collected in support of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. (Our letter.) “The San Gabriel Mountains are a unique place ecologically, historically and culturally. Allowing them to exist unprotected in the current political climate we’re living in would be irresponsible and irreverent to all … Continue reading The Public Speaks: Why We Need the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
National Monument Defense Work at Climate Day LA
SGMF member organization Climate Resolve invited El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero to take the stage at their Climate Day LA conference on June 27, to urge attendees to submit public comments in support of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Our outreach team and volunteers were also there with a table to speak to attendees … Continue reading National Monument Defense Work at Climate Day LA
News: San Gabriel Mountains Forever Act Introduced
Great news: Congresswoman Judy Chu has introduced the San Gabriel Mountains Forever Act today. The legislation, cosponsored by Congressman Adam Schiff, will protect 31,069 acres of wilderness -- including two new areas, the Yerba Buena and Condor Peak Wilderness -- and will also designate 45.3 miles of wild rivers. Here's a breakdown of what is … Continue reading News: San Gabriel Mountains Forever Act Introduced
Coast to Coast Rallies to Celebrate the Antiquities Act
We have representatives in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. today -- on the 111th anniversary of the Antiquities Act -- to rally for more support to protect our public lands and national monuments, including our beloved San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. In Sacramento, the State Assembly passed a joint resolution urging the President, the Secretary of … Continue reading Coast to Coast Rallies to Celebrate the Antiquities Act
Happy National Trails Day 2017
We began National Trails Day this morning with a rally with Congresswoman Judy Chu, where we celebrated new legislation to expand the monument and create a National Recreation Area, then we embarked on an afternoon of trail work at Crystal Lake. What you can do: Be inspired by some of our favorite places to hike. (Share your own favorites in … Continue reading Happy National Trails Day 2017