Public Lands
Celebrate the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument with the NALC today (1/30)at Más o...
The Native American Land Conservancy will be celebrating the recent establishment of Chuckwalla Preserve to National Monument status today at Joshua Tree’s Más o...
King of Hammers brings increased traffic and more OHV vehicles to Morongo Basin
King of the Hammers has officially begun on Thursday (January 23) and as the off-roading event ramps up residents can expect heavy traffic, large...
Morongo Basin Conservation Association talks solar and energy storage at annual meeting on Saturday...
Solar energy, power generation and electricity shutoffs will be the topics at this year’s Morongo Basin Conservation Association. The organization is holding its 56th...
Sheriff’s Department conducted OHV Enforcement throughout SB County
In the interest of protecting public and private lands and making OHV areas safer for everyone, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department conducted an...
Cadiz Inc. looking at new opportunities for the ancient acquifer under its feet
Sitting on top of 45,000 acres 75 miles east of Twentynine Palms is Cadiz Ranch, Inc. Deep in the ground below the publicly traded company is an ancient aquifer that began collecting water in the last ice age.
Moving toward a monument: Proposed Chuckwalla Monument hopes to follow in Joshua Tree’s footsteps
This story was originally published on November 14th, 2024, and has been updated to reflect the expected news that President Biden will be designating the Chuckwalla National Monument before transitioning out of office.
BLM prepares public lands closure for upcoming King of the Hammers event in Johnson...
The Bureau of Land Management will implement a temporary closure of public lands from Jan. 30 – Feb. 8, 2025, in the Johnson Valley...
Get rid of trash and bulky items at free community clean-up this Saturday in...
This Saturday there is a free neighborhood clean-up event for residents of Johnson Valley, Landers, Flamingo Heights, and other unincorporated areas of San Bernardino...
The BLM is hiring for over 100 California wildland firefighter positions
The Bureau of Land Management has more than 100 vital wildland firefighter positions and various supporting positions available throughout the state for the 2025...
Desert Advisory Council meets Saturday, with remote attendance option
The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person and online public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council this Saturday from...
Community cleanup in Wonder Valley this Saturday
Do you or someone you know have some big items that you’ve been waiting to haul to the Landers Landfill?
There is a free Community...
Yucca Valley Lady Trojans score another win in Redlands Classic basketball tournament
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team won their fourth consecutive game last night with a 62-23 win over Bloomington High School...
Joshua Tree National Park announces trail closures at Cholla Gardens and 49 Palms Oasis
Joshua Tree National Park announced some upcoming trail closures. The Cholla Cactus Garden will be worked on from December to March by the JTNP...
Conservation plan for Western Joshua Tree available for public review and comment
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has submitted the draft Conservation Plan for the Western Joshua Tree to the Fish and Game Commission as required by the Joshua Tree Conservation Act.
Volunteers are helping rebuild devastated Joshua Tree population in Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave National Preserve sent out a big thank you to the 114 volunteers that have been out planting baby Joshua Trees in the...
“Scotty’s Castle” reopens for guided tours in Death Valley
Visitors have been unable to visit the landmark building since floods and a fire in 2015.
Historic Rehabilitation tax credit sign-ups open for qualifying historical buildings and residences
California State Parks’ Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announced that it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program on Jan....
Joshua Tree National Park increasing campground and tour fees starting in December
Beginning December 1st, Joshua Tree National Park will increase fees for all campground and tour reservations made through their reservation website recreation.gov - followed...
Volunteer Opportunities at Joshua Tree National Park
Two new opportunities to give back to your public lands are available at Joshua Tree National Park, but the deadline to apply is this...
Desert Institute Coming OUTdoors Hike and Mixer this Friday at Black Rock Nature Center
Desert Institute is holding a queer friendly and educational hike leaving from the Black Rock Nature Center followed by an LGBTQ+ Mixer.
