President Joe Biden signed a national monument declaration for the greater Grand Canyon, making the visions of Native American tribes and environmentalists a reality. This move preserves around 1,562 square miles (4,046 square kilometers) to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park, protecting canyons, plateaus, and wildlife. Tribes in Arizona advocated for the monument, called Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni, translating to "where tribes roam" and "our footprints." Biden tied the designation to climate change efforts and criticized opposition to green energy. The designation honors treaty obligations with tribes displaced by the national park's development.
