In addition to its spiritual and cultural value, Sáttítla boasts some of the most unique geology and hydrology in the country.
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** Pit River Nation calls on Biden to create Sáttítla National Monument
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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Shasta Lake benefits from the proposed Sáttítla National Monument. Photo by Ecoflight ([link removed])
Nestled among the tall conifers of Northeastern California lies the water rich and culturally significant landscape known by the Pit River Nation as Sáttítla, comprising the upper reaches of the Medicine Lake Highlands. The Pit River Nation is leading the effort ([link removed]) to designate over 200,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land as Sáttítla National Monument.
In a new blog post ([link removed]) as part of the Road to 30: Postcards campaign ([link removed]) , the Center for Western Priorities spotlights two members of the Pit River Nation who are working diligently to protect the area from industrial development. For thousands of years, the Pit River, Modoc, and surrounding Tribes have relied on Sáttítla’s dense forests and clean water for food, spiritual connection, and resources to sustain them.
“It’s the place of our creation narrative of our people,” said ([link removed]) Brandy McDaniels, the Tribe's lead in the national monument campaign. “We’ve used this place since time immemorial, since the beginning of time, since the first twinkling of light.”
In addition to its spiritual and cultural value, Sáttítla boasts some of the most unique geology and hydrology in the country. The area sits on Medicine Lake Volcano, the largest volcano in the Cascade Range. Because of the region's extreme snowfall during the winter months, Sáttítla stores more water ([link removed]) underneath its surface than California's 200 largest surface reservoirs combined, and helps provide water for millions of Californians.
Not only would designating Sáttítla as a national monument honor the Pit River Nation and protect essential water resources, it would also demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment ([link removed]) to Tribally-led conservation initiatives. Moreover, it would award President Joe Biden the achievement of protecting more public land ([link removed]) using the Antiquities Act than any other first-term president in recent history.
** Quick hits
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Utah is spending $1.3 million on public relations campaign for lawsuit seeking control of public lands
Salt Lake Tribune ([link removed])
$82M will go to Tribal communities for clean drinking water
Navajo-Hopi Observer ([link removed])
Wyoming and 11 other states join Utah’s land grab lawsuit
Wyoming Public Radio ([link removed])
Supreme Court rejects Tribe’s bid to halt massive Resolution Copper mine
E&E News ([link removed])
The future of New Mexico’s beloved bosque
High Country News ([link removed])
Cloned black-footed ferret gives birth for first time ever, a landmark in Colorado-based reintroduction efforts
Colorado Sun ([link removed]) | E&E News ([link removed])
Poachers are exploiting the high demand for eagle feathers that are sacred among Native Americans
Associated Press ([link removed])
Colorado gray wolves venture to southernmost point since their reintroduction
The Hill ([link removed]) | Colorado Sun ([link removed])
** Quote of the day
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” The Rio Grande was our playground. Once we got our chores done, then we would get out there and play, a lot of the time pretty much all day long.”
—Myron Armijo, Governor of Santa Ana Pueblo, High Country News ([link removed])
** Picture This
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“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet.” – Stephen Hawking ⭐
If you needed a reminder this #SundaySolace ([link removed]) to step outside and enjoy the beauty of the #GreatOutdoors ([link removed]) , this is it. ❤️
📍 Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
📸 William Fenwick
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