I've had the privilege of working directly with @padilla.senate.gov and his staff on environmental protections, on internet and tech policy, and other issues. I know first hand that he is one of the good guys, watching him get tackled and restrained while doing his job for his voters is horrifying.

I also met again with @repgabevasquez.bsky.social to support the critical #publiclands projects he is sponsoring and championing.

I can't say enough good things about Congressman Vasquez and the work he is doing to protect our landscapes and provide community access.

In DC today, working on #publiclands with some of the best Congress Reps we have.

I finally got to show @repraulruizmd.bsky.social my Chuckwalla National Monument tattoo, celebrating the amazing work he's done getting it designated.

He's a true champion, there are good people fighting for us.

And one last amazing shout out for the people in the administration you've never heard of, the ones who are making this all happen without the glory or the fanfare. 😍

And of course Secretary of the Interior, the amazing Deb Haaland! What a champion for our public lands and heritage! ❤️

Let's add in @padilla.senate.gov, who introduced legislation to protect Chuckwalla and has championed it! 👏

Okay, after last week's weather disaster in SoCal, I finally got to show my Chuckwalla tattoo and celebrate the new National Monument. Starting with the President Biden photo from tonight, because he's protected more of our public land and water than ANY other president in history.

I did get to model the tattoo on my final visit to DC to try and bring this across the line.

In my many visits to DC to advocate for protections, I made the bold promise to @repraulruizmd.bsky.social directly that I would get a Chuckwalla lizard tattoo if we made it. Congressman Ruiz, I hoped to show you today!

Today, President Biden designated Chuckwalla National Monument. I was invited to the ceremony this morning in Chuckwalla, which sadly got canceled due to dangerous weather.

This is a huge and important conservation win, and one that's super personal to me. (thread)

(photo by me, in Chuckwalla)