Acrisure Arena, the EAGLES donate $20,000 to aid in the long-term preservation of the California desert
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April 26, 2023
Contact: Jessica Dacey, Director of Communications
Phone: 760-820-2275, Email: jessica@mdlt.org
Acrisure Arena, the EAGLES donate $20,000 to aid in the long-term preservation of the California desert
Joshua Tree, California – The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) is honored to receive a joint $20,000 donation from Acrisure Arena and the EAGLES.
Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class venue in Southern California, has donated $10,000 to MDLT in honor of the EAGLES. The gift was made in conjunction with the band’s recent performance at the newly-opened Coachella Valley venue.
In addition, the EAGLES are matching Acrisure Arena’s donation to aid in the ongoing preservation of the California deserts. The legendary band featured Joshua Tree National Park on the cover of their eponymous 1972 debut album.
The joint donation will help MDLT continue to protect the California desert ecosystem for future generations.
To date, MDLT has conserved more than 110,000 acres of ecologically significant lands in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. These acquisitions forever weave together national parks and monuments, wilderness areas, and wildlife linkages. MDLT plays an important role by acquiring and conveying land to National Parks and has protected over 11,000 acres within Joshua Tree National Park alone.
The EAGLES played two sold-out shows at Acrisure Arena as part of the Coachella Valley venue’s official Grand Opening event earlier this year.
“We are deeply grateful to receive these gifts from both Acrisure Arena and the EAGLES. These donations will enable us to continue to do this desert conservation work at a very critical time. The California desert is under enormous threat from climate disruption and habitat loss. We greatly value this support from our local business and arts community. This gift inspires us to work harder,” said Kelly Herbinson, Joint Executive Director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust.
MDLT is one of the leading land trusts in the country. Since its founding in 2006, MDLT has donated more tracts of land to the National Park Service than any nonprofit nationwide. It has cultivated a multi-faceted conservation strategy that utilizes land acquisition, research, restoration, stewardship, plant conservation, and outreach to focus on the long-term preservation of the California deserts so they may continue to thrive forever.
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About The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT)
The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to protect and care for lands with natural, scenic, and cultural value within the California desert. Since its founding in 2006, MDLT has conserved over 110,000 acres, conveying more tracts of land to the National Park Service than any other nonprofit. MDLT established a conservation seed bank to ensure the preservation of native species and operates an onsite nursery at its Joshua Tree headquarters which has grown over 100,000 native plants for restoration projects and community landscaping. MDLT educates and advocates for the conservation of the desert, involving hundreds of volunteers in our work. For more information, visit mdlt.org.
About Acrisure Arena
America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Opened December 14, 2022, the Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue to host the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for hockey and concerts, the new arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue. In addition, the facility serves as the new home of the American Hockey League affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. The Acrisure Arena is a $300+ million project that is being 100% privately funded through outstanding partners Oak View Group, Seattle Kraken, and Live Nation. Learn more at AcrisureArena.com and follow Acrisure Arena on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.