An upcoming free workshop aims to teach new skills and empower people to defend the California desert. Reporter Mike Lipsitz tells us what, when, and where…
Defending the California Desert is a workshop that will teach how to fight inappropriate development on public land and craft meaningful comments to decision makers. Set for Saturday, May 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center. Environmental lawyers and conservationists will use active, participatory learning and focus on the National Environmental Policy Act; which guides decision making in our national parks, monuments,and a variety of public lands. The workshop is being offered at this time because more advocates are needed to defend the desert. To register write seth.shteir@gmail.com by May 12.
