The historic McCloud Dance Hall drew over 200 people on Saturday for the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Celebration. Many indigenous people from the Pit River Nation and Modoc Tribes joined with Mount Shasta Bioregional Ecology Center to spearhead this project since President Biden announced the designation of the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument at Medicine Lake in northern California on January 14, 2025. This monument encompasses 224,676 acres of varied habitat on the…
Sáttítla Highlands National Monument Celebrated






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Great Article!
Very exciting! So glad this important landscape was protected
A wonderful, moving celebration. I’m so glad these lands and waters are protected for everyone.
I’m glad you were able to cover this historic event! The Sáttítla HIghlands National Monument designation is a positive outcome for the community and the landscape.
Had a great time at the celebration. The Pit River Nation are excellent hosts. Congratulations on protecting Sáttítla!
This was a wonderful celebration of a wonderful achievement!
Looks like an amazing event! Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
Great news! Monument protections and co-stewardship with the Pit River Nation will no doubt be good for the community and the health of the national forest.
Such a wonderful and momentous celebration!
Thanks for your coverage! I’m very happy the Medicine Lake Highlands have been protected and look forward to visiting them again soon.