To the editor: I’m a neighborhood elected official and a enterprise proprietor in Palm Desert. Your readers ought to know that there’s widespread assist for the proposed Chuckwalla Nationwide Monument in my neighborhood. (“Native Americans press Biden to designate three new national monuments in California,” Nov. 19)
Eight native cities have endorsed the proposal. Greater than 300 companies have known as for the brand new monument. Tons of of individuals participated in a neighborhood assembly over the summer time to voice their assist.
Why? As a result of we all know {that a} new Chuckwalla Nationwide Monument will profit our neighborhood. It should defend the locations that we like to discover and enhance our economic system. My very own enterprise, which takes individuals out into the desert for academic and enjoyable excursions, is determined by outside recreation on public lands.
Designating this space a nationwide monument will make sure that future generations will be capable of get pleasure from this land. I hope to see the monument designated quickly.
Evan Trubee, Palm Desert
The author is a member of the Palm Desert Metropolis Council.
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To the editor: I’ve visited the proposed Chuckwalla Nationwide Monument between the Salton Sea and the Colorado River. I’ve explored the army coaching websites that this monument would defend. I’ve stood on the bottom the place American troops ready for World Warfare II and seen remnants of their presence.
And I do know firsthand the worth of spending time within the open air to assist transition to civilian life. After 18 years within the Military, I discovered myself struggling to return to on a regular basis life. Time in nature helped me, and I do know from speaking with different veterans I’m not alone on this expertise.
The Chuckwalla Nationwide Monument would defend public lands near house for veterans to expertise.
Craig Meling, Palm Springs
