Here are some California religious community leaders' reactions to today's news.

The Rt. Rev. Staccato Powell, immediate past President of the Board of Bishops for the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) denomination; Creation Justice Ministries Board Member
Granite Bay, CA

Regina Q. Banks, Director of the Lutheran Office of Public Policy
Sacramento, CA

The Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California and
San Francisco, CA

Rev. Dan Paul, Executive Minister, Blue Theology Mission Station
Pacific Grove, CA

Consistent with California's newly stated commitment to engage in truth-telling and healing with tribes, this accelerated conservation pursuit must unfold differently than US government land and water protections of the past: Conservation must be done with guidance and consent of tribes whenever decisions impact their traditional territories. This conservation effort is also a pivotal opportunity to counteract environmental racism, as new conservation areas can help all people access the healing power of nature, rather than a privileged few."
Shantha Ready Alonso Creation Justice Ministries Executive Director
Indio, CA