The Eagle Mountain area, which is bordered by Joshua Tree National Park on the north, south, and west, has survived an attempt to turn it into a landfill, only to be face a new a proposal to convert it to a hydroelectric power plant. The area is an important migration route for bighorn sheep and contains prehistoric and historic artifacts. Managing editor Tami Roleff says the National Park Service is considering adding these lands back to Joshua Tree National Park, and explains how the public can weigh in on the proposal…
The National Park Service is conducting a study to explore whether the Eagle Mountain area should be added back into the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park. An online meeting, at which park service officials will explain the study process, answer questions, and receive public input, will be held 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 29. A meeting will also be held 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at the Joshua Tree Community Center. Information on how to participate in the online meeting, and how to submit comments can be found with this story at z1077fm.com.
Contact: David Smith, Superintendent, Joshua Tree National Park, Phone: 760-367-5500
● E-mail the study team at [email protected]
● View the project web site at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/eaglemountain
● Introductory newsletter, maps, and more information are available on the project website.
HOW TO COMMENT ON STUDY TO BRING EAGLE MOUNTAIN INTO JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
