Public Lands
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Friends of Morongo Valley non-profit tower opposition group discuss federal litigation in response to BLM approval
Last week the Bureau of Land Management approved the construction of a controversial telecommunications tower in Morongo Valley after nearly…
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Giant Rock clean-up this Saturday in Landers (5/30)
The second Giant Rock clean-up of 2026 is this Saturday out in Landers. Blightsites and Positional Projects are putting on…
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MDLT receives $512,000 toward design of two wildlife crossings for Highway 62
The Coachella Valley Mountain Conservancy has awarded the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) a “Proposition 4 Local Assistance Planning Grant”…
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BLM approves telecom tower in Morongo Valley despite resident’s opposition
In a May 27 press release, the Bureau of Land Management announced their approval of the tower to be built…
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Joshua Tree National Park Association on Up Close Show this Friday (5/29)
Since 1962, The Joshua Tree National Park Association has served as the bridge between supporters and the park. As the…
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“Beneath the Desert Sky” JTNPA benefit concert is this Sunday (5/31)
Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) is hosting their Fifth Annual Beneath the Desert Sky Benefit Concert this Sunday (May…
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Data centers must provide their own power and give back to the grid in newly proposed bill
Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a political and environmental issue as it continues to be pushed as a necessary…
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County Sheriff and BLM Rangers arrest 6 in OHV enforcement operation
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Off Highway Vehicle Team, U.S. Rangers from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)…
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Residential burn permits and open burning suspended in unincorporated San Bernardino County
Both CAL FIRE and the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District have suspended residential burn permits and open burning in…
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Recent mountain lion death on Yucca Grade highlights need for wildlife crossing
The call came in around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, a fatality on the Yucca Grade – an unlucky…
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Desert View Conservation Area on agenda for County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday (4/21)
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors gathers for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning (April 21). The Board will…
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“Desert Voices” writers gathering happening on Saturday (4/18)
Desert Institute, the educational branch of Joshua Tree National Park Association (JTNPA) is hosting Desert Voices, a day-long gathering for…
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Seasonal fire restrictions go into effect for BLM lands in Desert District
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District has announced seasonal fire restrictions on public lands for San Bernardino…
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Seven Marines rescue dirt biker in Johnson Valley; recognized at Sheriff’s Annual Exceptional Service Awards
Seven United State Marines were honored by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for assisting with the rescue of an…
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Exploring the connection between Veterans, outdoor spaces, and the efforts to push beyond party lines to protect public lands
This is a longer version of the Z107.7 Sunday News with interviews of the people who participated in a panel…
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Should a State Bill allowing private campgrounds be adopted by San Bernardino County?
The hi-desert’s wide open spaces are definitely part of the appeal for people coming out here. Joshua Tree National Park…
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“No Kings” rally in Joshua Tree reveals local discontent with Trump administration
Long-time locals, newer residents, veterans, tourists and at least one rock star made up the sizable crowd at the “No…
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Final day to submit comments for proposed communications tower in Morongo Valley
The comment period for a communications tower proposed for public lands in Morongo Valley closes Monday (March 16). Announced by…
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Two wildlife crossings enter design stage with $5.5 million state grant awarded to Mojave Desert Land Trust
The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) has announced the beginning of the planning process for two wildlife crossing overpasses on…
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Johnson Valley Shared Use Area fully reopened to the public
The Johnson Valley Shared Use Area has officially reopened to the public. Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center officials announced…
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