Over 18 million Angelenos rely on the San Gabriel Mountains for open space in dense and polluted Greater Los Angeles. In fact, they account for 70 percent of the county’s open space! Yet only a limited area is permanently protected. Together, we change that.

Adding 109,000 acres of adjacent public lands into the national monument would greatly expand outdoor access for underserved communities of color and people living on low income. It would also safeguard a critical water source that provides one-third of the county’s drinking water and protect vanishing wildlife habitat in the highly developed urban sprawl.

These lands account for more than two-thirds of L.A.’s open space. As population numbers continue to climb, it’s vital we protect the San Gabriel Mountains and ensure they are more accessible for all!

Thank you,