As a native Californian and Dean of Science and Research Collections at the California Academy of Sciences, I would like to extend my congratulations and sincere appreciation for your authoring the bill to designate the Pinnacles as a National Park. I am so pleased that President Obama has signed this bill into law. The Pinnacles are a remarkable part of our California and national biological heritage. Their elevation to National Park status is a great achievement for all Americans. Thank you again for your unwavering support of the environment and protection of our natural heritage. In these times, when people point to the failure of Congress to accomplish meaningful legislation this is an especially important accomplishment.
Terry, San Anselmo

Thank you so much for doing such a good job caring about our environment. It feels so good to be proud of my representative. Thank you for honoring the Pinnacles as our newest National Park.
Donna, San Diego

Is this wise? If you will please check, The Pinnacles area has been the epicenter of hundreds, if not thousands of earthquakes in the last 6 years. Has this fact been taken into consideration? If it has, I would like to know what data were considered.
P., Atascadero

Great news! It's such a beautiful place. Thanks for all your hard work.
Janice, Vallejo

Thank you for your continuing efforts to ensure that the beautiful, natural habitats of California are protected. I appreciated your notification, because these important bills often go unnoticed by the media! Keep up the good work!
Arlene, Beaumont

It's good to know that future generations will be able to enjoy this beautiful place.
Thomas, Laguna Beach

Thank you for sponsoring the bill making Pinnacles National Monument into America?s 59th National Park. We visited Pinnacles last year after more than 25 years and it was a very worth while trip. The area's renowned beauty and diverse wildlife, unique volcanic rock formations, and a home of the critically endangered California condor is worthy of NP status.
Felix, Carmichael

I have visited there twice, taking my grandson the second visit, both loving the enormous rock formations, forest . . . and renewed spirit from the experience. The area is worthy of national park status and the diligent care, financial support gained by this status which will also attract a greater number of people to receive the health benefits of being outdoors, hiking, enjoying wildlife and forests. And, yes, more people also benefit surrounding businesses.
Maurita, Templeton

As a Parent, Granparent, educator, camper, rock climber, and lover of Nature; Thanks So Much for pursuing and doing this for future generations.
Stephen, Oceanside

Millions of Americans--today and for generations to come--will enjoy the beauty of Pinnacles NATIONAL PARK because of the courage and foresight of "America's Senator", the Honorable Barbara Boxer ! 
Duncan and Betty, McKinleyville

Thanks for all you do to help out in our environment in California and elsewhere. Your actions with the Land and Water Conservation Fund have already made quite a difference in the Sierra Nevada. Keep up the good work!
Fred, San Francisco

I was researching parks in California when I saw that there was a new one, Pinnacles National Park in the Bay Area. Then I got your email, saying that you had proposed the bill. I want to thank you for helping establish this important park, especially when the former state government has identified almost 50 sites for closure. I hope this can be turned around, as California has a unique and important culture, both natural and man-made, that is important to preserve.
Megaen, Newcastle