Protecting and Expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
Nature for All is working to protect and expand the San Gabriel National Monument, so we may safeguard our natural resources and provide access to nature for our diverse, urban population.
Our Focus
To advocate for and organize on behalf of federal legislation and policies that protect the San Gabriel Mountains, foothills, and rivers; and support access programs and improved visitor services.
- Maintain education and outreach efforts in support of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills Rivers Protection Act (Act) with community members, civic leaders, elected officials, and businesses.
- Secure passage of the Act and approval by the Administration
- Advance efforts to implement the Management Plan with an emphasis on access and visitor services.
- Find funding to address recreational access, water conservation and quality, forest health, climate resilience, and habitat protection.
- Continue engagement with our community at large on the defense of public lands and environmental protections.
Our Impact
Photographed is President Obama declaring the San Gabriel Mountain National Monument in October 2014, as a direct result of our efforts over the years to secure additional protections for this region
- The monument was designated by President Obama in October 2014, as a direct result of our efforts over the years to secure additional protections for this region.
- The U.S. Forest Service relied on our input to develop the San Gabriel Mountains Monument Plan and to make sure it is a monument for all Angelenos. Work in this area continues with our role in the San Gabriel Mountains Community Collaborative.
- Continuing to advocated for further legislation to expand the new monument, establish a National Recreation Area outside of the Forest and wilderness, and Wild and Scenic River designations for areas of particular conservation concern.
- Continuing to support and organize efforts to make improvements to the region, including the East Fork River Project.
Your Participation
You can help us protect and expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument!
Join us in calling on President Biden to add 109,000 acres of public lands to the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.
Our vision map is below.
