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The designation preserves Avi Kwa Ame in Nevada and Castner Range in Texas from new development. President Biden is also starting the process for a vast new marine sanctuary southwest of Hawaii.
The move was cheered by locals and environmentalists who said the declaration will preserve history and create outdoor opportunities for border residents in West Texas.
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas.
Together, the 2 new national monuments protect nearly 514,000 acres of public lands.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday officially designated a new national monument in Southern Nevada while speaking at a conservation event at the Interior Department.