How did we get here?

The path to creating the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument began over a decade ago and couldn’t have happened without the contributions of local tribes, conservation groups, community members, activists, artists and government leaders. Scroll through a few of our journey’s highlights below.

Becoming a National Monument

  • NPCA Holds Forums

    May and June, 2013

    The National Parks Conservation Association holds two forums at Walking Box Ranch to discuss how the landscape between Mojave National Preserve and Lake Mead National Recreation Area may be better known, treasured and preserved.

  • The First Monument Map is Created

    April 2019

    Following years of uncertainty and various proposals to use the land for large-scale energy projects (opposed by the community, local tribes and conservationists), Alan O’Neill worked with the Conservation Lands Foundation, the Friends of Nevada Wilderness and the Fort Mojave tribe to develop the first monument map.

  • Fort Mojave Tribal Council Adopts Resolution

    September 2019

    The Tribal Council for the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, caretaker of Avi Kwa Ame on behalf of the Yuman tribes, adopts a resolution supporting and endorsing the creation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.

  • Representative Titus Introduces Bill

    February 17, 2022

    Representative Dina Titus of Nevada’s First Congressional District introduced H.R. 6751, the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument Establishment Act of 2022.

    Press Release

  • Congresswoman Lee Visits Avi Kwa Ame

    April 24, 2021

    Prior to joining the call for Avi Kwa Ame’s designation, Congresswoman Susie Lee meets with Fort Mojave tribal leaders in Grapevine Canyon.

  • Spirit of the Land Art Exhibition

    March 25, 2022

    Spirit of the Land opens at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV.


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  • Community Postcard Campaign

    Spring & Fall 2022

    Postcards are mailed to local and national representatives featuring images of Avi Kwa Ame submitted by members of the community.

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  • Secretary Haaland Visits

    September 7, 2022

    Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visits public lands in southern Nevada to meet with Tribal and local community leaders.

    Press Release

  • President Biden Makes Proclamation

    March 21, 2023

    President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. issues the proclamation establishing the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.

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  • Celebration at Avi Resort

    Celebrations Take Place

    April 2023

    Multiple celebrations take place as the community rejoices in the designation of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument.