Trout Unlimited has been working for several years with other conservation groups to better protect critical aquatic and terrestrial habitat, and fishing and hunting opportunities, in the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountain ranges. In the San Gabriels, we are engaged in a collaborative effort to protect and enhance the East and West Forks of the San Gabriel River – one of the few trout streams readily accessible to Los Angelenos.
Representative Judy Chu and local leaders are working to protect the San Gabriel Mountains through legislation, but gridlock in Congress has prevented the region from receiving the timely protections it deserves.
Fortunately, we have a new opportunity to permanently protect our beloved San Gabriel Mountains.
The Obama administration is holding a community meeting about the future of the San Gabriels to explore opportunities for enhancing access, recreational use and protection of scenic, cultural and historic areas of interest in the mountains. Sportsmen should tell the Administration to designate this magnificent place as a national monument. It’s vital we show strong support for a national monument by packing the meeting with hundreds of supporters.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: San Gabriel Mountains Community Meeting
When: Tuesday, August 26, 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center – 4640 North Maine Avenue,
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
RECENT ARTICLE: http://www.sgvtribune.com/environment-and-nature/20140818/president-obama-may-declare-san-gabriel-mountains-a-national-monument