WHAT MAKES THE MOJAVE SO IMPORTANT? (ECOReport)
The ECOReport...“These Mojave Desert monuments encompass what people who live in and visit the desert, love and appreciate about the area. These are places of inspiration for artists, explorers, and historians. Protecting these lands means that visitors will forever have the opportunity to wander under the cottonwoods at Big Morongo or hike an undisturbed section of the Pacific Crest Trail in Whitewater Canyon. And future generations will have a chance to experience the rocky peaks in the Old Woman Mountains, the sweeping vistas at Cadiz Dunes, and view the distant horizon along the iconic Route 66. Anyone who visits can see why these are places that should be left open and in intact for exploration and enjoyment today and in years to come.” said Danielle Segura, Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT)...Read Full Article