Agency releases final environmental impact statement for West Coast sanctuary
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“Today, our Administration is taking a critical step toward designating the first Indigenous-proposed National Marine Sanctuary,” said Vice President Kamala Harris. “As a Senator, I was proud to support efforts to create the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary off California’s coast to honor our commitments to Indigenous communities and promote natural spaces. President Biden and I will continue to protect, conserve and restore lands and waters in communities across our nation.
“Today marks an important step toward designating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary and is a testament to the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to honoring Tribal Nations and supporting locally-led conservation of the broad range of landscapes and seascapes that make up America the Beautiful,” said White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory.
“Every tribal nation across the country maintains a significant cultural tie to its aboriginal lands and waters. Sadly, for many, those connections have been difficult to reach. But today, with this announcement, the Chumash people take great strides in restoring our connection to our maritime history.” said Kenneth Kahn, Chairman of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, which will serve as a Co-steward of the sanctuary.
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