National Park Service Expands Death Valley Park With Private Land Purchase
The National Park Service has purchased hundreds of acres of private land within Death Valley National Park.Park officials released a statement today, saying the 680 acres are a “stunning” addition to the park’s cultural and geological history.The seven tracts were acquired from the Mojave Desert Land Trust, which purchases land from willing sellers for conservation purposes.
Death Valley National Park adds 680 acres with land purchase
Death Valley National Park has grown slightly for the second time this year.The National Park Service on Tuesday announced the acquisition of just over 680 acres of private land at seven locations within the 3.4 million acre park 100 miles west of Las Vegas.The parcels were purchased from the Mojave Desert Land Trust, a California nonprofit that buys land from willing sellers for conservation purposes.
‘Legendary’ bus back on familiar turf
In a statement, MDLT Executive Director Geary Hund said his organization was pleased to work with MDHCA to “find the best possible home for this significant cultural object.”
AmeriCorps team removes 9.5 tons of trash from desert
Working with the Mojave Desert Land Trust, the AmeriCorps team monitored the land trust’s properties and removed more than 9 ½ tons of trash, including carpets, TVs, and glass from conservation lands.
Miley Cyrus perches in Joshua tree, earns ire for irreverence to delicate species
“We ask that Miley Cyrus consider her status as a public figure and remove this photo from her social media accounts in order to educate others and to prevent potential damage to Joshua trees,” wrote Mojave Desert Land Trust Executive Director Geary Hund in a statement quoted by the Palm Springs Desert Sun.