The new designation near Joshua Tree National Park protects wildlife and preserves Indigenous spiritual and cultural values tied to the land.

President Joe Biden is establishing two new national monuments in California that will honor Native American tribes, the White House confirmed Tuesday, as Biden seeks to conserve at least 30% of U.S.

President Joe Biden’s designation of two national monuments in California this week will further divide western states and policymakers embroiled in legal and political fights over White House power to unilaterally block mining,