PIR.org: Community in Conversation: Mojave Desert Land Trust
When it comes to protecting some of the most iconic and fragile landscapes in the world, true conservation work is about more than preserving land; it’s about building lasting relationships with the people who cherish and depend on it.
The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT), based in Southern California, has expanded their impact by redefining community, investing in authentic partnerships, and embedding core values into everything they do.
Diane Mailey, Director of Strategic Partnerships at MDLT, shares how they approach community engagement, Indigenous partnerships, volunteer stewardship, and trust-building – and what other mission-driven organizations can learn from their journey.