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Article: San Gabriel Mountains could get new federal designation, more money
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- Whittier Daily News
- Article date:
- August 5, 2009
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For the first time ever, the San Gabriel Mountains and the land
along the San Gabriel River could become a National Recreation Area,
which would bring new money and resources.
New trails and picnic areas, more park rangers and explanatory
signs, and increased connections between the mountains and local
parks could result from the process.
"We are very excited that the San Gabriels are finally getting
some attention and that the shortage of resources here is being
highlighted by the federal government," said Juana Torres, associate
regional representative of the Sierra Club.
The National Park Service initially considered creating a
national park in the area. The agency deemed local natural ...