Public Lands
Moving toward a monument: Proposed Chuckwalla Monument hopes to follow in Joshua Tree’s footsteps
On August 10, Joshua Tree National Park celebrated a birthday - 83 years ago the area was designated a national monument by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. That original effort was almost single handedly championed by the original…
Johnson Valley Painted Rocks adds “Restoration Area” to their name after trash and graffiti clean-up
A volunteer group of Johnson Valley residents and recreationers stepped up to stop the spread of graffiti that has been invading the natural rock formations out on Old Woman Springs Road.
Art or litter? Johnson Valley ‘Painted Rocks’ are getting cleaned up at a volunteer event on November 2nd
The painted rocks out on Old Woman Springs Rd. are a popular spot to snap an Instagram, but the tags and trash that cover the area are an eyesore to local Johnson Valley resident Michelle Zumstein, and she's going to do something about it.
Joshua Tree National Park officials clarify investigation into road that leads to private land within park’s borders
On October 22nd, we reported on an investigation within the borders of Joshua Tree National Park in the Whispering Pines region near Covington Flats. After residents of Covington Flats alerted officials of the Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP)…
Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)
Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into possible damages to park property.
Friends of Big Morongo Canyon hold annual meeting tonight in Covington Park
Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve will conduct their Annual Community Meeting at 6PM tonight in Covington Park’s multipurpose room. There will be a presentation on the services Friends of Big Morongo Canyon provide to the Preserve and ways…
Mojave Desert Land Trust hosting Joshua Tree book signing and expert panel this Sunday (10/6)
Learn more about the future of the Joshua tree during a special event marking the release of a definitive new book on the species. This Sunday (10/6) from 4 to 6PM at the Mojave Desert Land Trust, Curator, artist and activist Sant Khalsa…
9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock this Saturday for Public Lands Day (9/28)
In honor of Public Lands Day, this Saturday is the 9th annual Clean Up at Giant Rock/Stories and Stewardship with help from local organizations, culture bearers, and community volunteers.
MDLT hosts free Seed Bank Campfire talk tonight (9/13)
Seeds are the cornerstone of the plant world, and their importance to the planet earth can’t be overstated. That’s the message the Mojave Desert Land Trust hopes to convey with a special lecture night. Led by Seed Program Manager Patrick…
MVCSD holds special meeting to discuss communications tower, residents raise over $10,000 to oppose the project
Last night the MVCSD held a special meeting to discuss developments with the proposed communications tower and to gather input from Morongo residents before they present their official resolution in opposition of the project. In the wake of the…
Morongo Valley tower on BLM land faces steep opposition from residents as they battle with bureaucracy
The Covington Park Community Room’s air conditioning struggled to keep up with the standing-room only crowd that gathered on Thursday to listen and talk to the Bureau of Land Management. They are considering granting a 30 year lease to…
Celebrate the Golden State’s incredible plants and animals on California Biodiversity Day
California contains some of the most varied landscapes in the country. Over 800 miles of coastline climbs in elevation as you move east toward the Sierra Nevada's, crossing dense forests and misty mountains before hitting the vast Mojave…
Morongo Valley residents discuss effects of proposed tower before Thursday meeting
The InterConnect communications tower proposed for Morongo Valley continues to stir opposition from local residents. The development project, which includes grading of access roads and ancillary facilities beyond the tower, is now in the 30-day…
Johnson Valley Shared Use Area reopened to public
After a short delay, the Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has reopened to the public as of 9:15 a.m. yesterday (August 27.) The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area was closed for nearly two weeks this August, so that the Marine Corps could conduct…
Felon suspected of jumping fence, falling asleep in Twentynine Palms backyard
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms. On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County Sheriff's deputies from the Morongo Basin station received a report from a homeowner saying…
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“The Landing” hotel project moves forward with mixed community reactions at Monday Landers meeting
A 35 room hotel named “The Landing” is planned for a 5.7 acre lot off Belfield…
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