Mojave Desert Land Trust Earns National Recognition (Palm Desert Patch)

Palm Desert PatchAug 10th, 2017 2:09 pmAt a time of political change, one thing is clear and consistent: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 2006, the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) has been doing just that for the people of the Mojave Desert. Now MDLT has achieved national recognition – joining a network of only 389 accredited land trusts across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence and to maintaining the public’s trust in their work.“Accreditation demonstrates our commitment to permanent land conservation in the Mojave Desert region,” said Danielle Segura, Executive Director, MDLT. “We are a stronger organization for having gone through the rigorous accreditation program. Our strength means special places – such as Samuelson’s Rocks and Section 33 in Joshua Tree – will be protected forever, making the Mojave Desert an even greater place for us and our children”...Read Full Article