Biden To Expand 2 National Monuments To Protect 120,000 Acres Of Land In California

President Joe Biden will be signing a proclamation that will expand the coverage of two national monuments in California, a move that would protect approximately 120,000 acres of land, the White House reported.

The two national monuments include the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryess Snow Mountain National Monument.

"These expansions will increase access to nature, boost our outdoor economy, and honor areas of significance to Tribal Nations and Indigenous peoples as we continue to safeguard our public lands for all Americans and for generations to come," Vice President Kamala Harris said in her written statement, CNN reported.