Avi Kwa Ame Designated as a National Monument!
As members of The Conservation Alliance, we’re excited to celebrate the designation of sacred Avi Kwa Ame as a national monument! In March, the Biden Administration chose to honor Avi Kwa Ame, the Mojave name for Spirit Mountain, and protect over 500,000 acres of sacred land in Southern Nevada. This designation is Nevada’s 4th national monument and protects sacred lands for 12 tribes, threatened species, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
This designation came alongside the naming of the Castner Range as a protected place as well.
We are proud to support The Conservation Association grantee SHIFT Monumental and congratulate their advocacy efforts in protecting this landscape! #HonorAviKwaAme
July 25, 2023 @ 3:44 pm
This is such great news in a summer of horrific stories about the global impact of climate crisis. 500,000 acres is a big win. I am so pleased to know about the effort that has preserved this sacred landscape and all the myriad components thereof. I offer my prayers and immense gratitude to all who worked to make this happen. Even the President!