Jessica Graybill 8/1/23 Jessica Graybill 8/1/23

Biodiverse Mojave Desert Land Trust properties impacted by York Fire

The Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) owns approximately 560 acres within the burn zone of the York Fire in Mojave National Preserve. MDLT is closely monitoring the situation as it develops and working with the authorities and our partner organizations. We will assess the fire’s impact to MDLT properties once the area has been declared safe. These lands were acquired due to their significant habitat value and with the intention of conveyance to the National Park Service at a future date.

Jessica Graybill 7/6/23 Jessica Graybill 7/6/23

Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act is a step in the right direction

The western Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) is being granted permanent legislative protection thanks to the passage of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act. The statute was passed as part of California’s budget agreement on June 27 and is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom imminently. It will go into effect immediately upon signing.

Jessica Graybill 5/30/23 Jessica Graybill 5/30/23

Mojave Desert Seed Bank expansion offers insurance policy against state seed shortages, threats

A $3.19 million expansion of the Mojave Desert Seed Bank in support of California's 30x30 initiative is poised to help conservationists tackle the urgent need for native seed to conserve the California deserts' unique biodiversity. The California Wildlife Conservation Board grant was approved on May 25.

Jessica Graybill 4/26/23 Jessica Graybill 4/26/23

Acrisure Arena, the EAGLES donate $20,000 to aid in the long-term preservation of the California desert

Jessica Graybill 4/14/23 Jessica Graybill 4/14/23

MDLT celebrates conservation wins, outlines California desert challenges in Annual Report

Jessica Graybill 4/4/23 Jessica Graybill 4/4/23

Media release: Department of Interior announces plan to give conservation equal footing in public lands

Jessica Graybill 2/13/23 Jessica Graybill 2/13/23

Joshua trees remain temporarily protected as bill moves to legislature

Jessica Graybill 12/19/22 Jessica Graybill 12/19/22

Mojave Desert Land Trust secures protection of 6,901 acres

10/12/22 10/12/22

Mojave Desert Land Trust responds to California Fish and Game Commission postponement vote on western Joshua tree listing

9/19/22 9/19/22

Magazine offers view of desert life as seen by young desert poets

9/6/22 9/6/22

Annual report: Mojave Desert Land Trust’s versatile conservation approach protects 4,156 additional acres, grows 8,953 native plants in 2021

8/1/22 8/1/22

Renowned television writer Steve Hely joins MDLT board of directors

6/23/22 6/23/22

Trust for Public Land Helps Protect Nearly 1,500 Acres of Caliente Creek

6/16/22 6/16/22

Commission vote tied for western Joshua tree listing

This decision will ultimately have great bearing on the role of California’s Endangered Species Act in protecting species threatened by climate change. We hope they choose to take bold, decisive action in applying CESA as a tool to protect our state’s most vulnerable species, including the western Joshua tree, against this extraordinary threat.

4/29/22 4/29/22

Heritage Fire burned over 300 trees in desert riparian conservation lands

3/15/22 3/15/22

Rare riparian conservation area damaged in Heritage Fire

1/3/22 1/3/22

Public notice: The Mojave Desert Land Trust applies for re-accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance

11/16/21 11/16/21

New data pinpoints dark skies above Mojave Trails National Monument

10/26/21 10/26/21

New executive team appointed at the Mojave Desert Land Trust

The Board of Directors of the Mojave Desert Land Trust has selected a new executive team to lead the organization as it enters a new era in its land conservation work. Cody Hanford and Kelly Herbinson will serve as joint Executive Directors, when outgoing Executive Director Geary Hund steps down on October 31.

9/28/21 9/28/21

Desert Conservation Groups Cheer Signing of Assembly Bill 1183