The Mojave Desert
Land Trust (MDLT) is a 501(c)(3) public charity, founded in
2005. Our mission
is to protect the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and
cultural resource values.
The Land Trust consists of a Board of
Directors, Advisory Board
and three employees with an office based in Joshua Tree, CA.
MDLT’s Strategic
Plan includes:
- Land Conservation and Stewardship
- Education, Outreach and Communications
- Collaboration
- Funding
- Organizational Capabilities

Nolina Peak:
Future Secured
The Mojave Desert
Land Trust is very pleased to announce that the extraordinary
efforts of concerned citizens and generous donors have
Saved
Nolina Peak for future generations!
A blessing and celebration will be held
to honor all those whose generosity and extraordinary efforts
have brought this project to the final steps in preparation
for its permanent protection within Joshua Tree National Park.
There will be a special ceremony on the
mountain Saturday, June 21st with a Native American blessing
from Ernest Siva, a Serrano Elder, and a symbolic burying
of an olla, hand crafted by Tony Soares in the traditions
of the early stewards of the mountain.
Placed within this olla are:
the names of charter donors and members
a piece to date the sealing and placement
some native seeds
other carefully selected items and icons
Each item, representing the history of the mountain will be
discussed.
The sealed capsule will be permanently placed
somewhere on the mountain within the property.
Following the blessing ceremony on the mountain
The Land Trust will host a Celebration and Party at The Black
Rock Campground Visitor Center from 7-9pm. There will be a
short program featuring Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent
Curt Sauer, a Land Trust media presentation, and a program
by David McChesney all accompanied with light refreshments.
If you would like to attend either of these
landmark events please RSVP soon to the Land Trust offices
at 760-366-5440.
Or by sending an email to Pat Flanagan at pat@mojavedesertlandtrust.org
as soon as possible.
Space for the Mountain Ceremony is very
limited so please call immediately to assure your spot for
this part of the event.
The Celebration at Black Rock can accommodate
a good crowd; please RSVP to the Land Trust to assist our
plan for food and parking. Carpooling advised.
Nolina Peak was named by the Mojave Desert
Land Trust to honor its amazing stand of ancient Perry’s
Nolina and was the focus of an intense effort last year to
raise enough money to purchase the 639 acre mountain for transfer
to Joshua Tree National Park. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity
of Morongo Basin residents and grant assistance from a preservation
foundation, the goal was met and the mountain was purchased.
Since that successful effort in 2007 The
Mojave Desert Land Trust has protected and monitored this
property to prepare it for permanent preservation within Joshua
Tree National Park. A new security gate was installed when
we acquired the property and replaced or repaired twice. Several
unauthorized roads have been cleaned up or removed, and the
property has been visited and photographed on a regular basis
since its purchase. The result of such commitment will deliver
this amazing mountain to The National Park Service in better
condition than it has been for many years despite fires, vandalism,
and irresponsible off-road activity.
From here the transfer process is in the
hands of the federal agencies and Congress. We are informed
that it is their desire is to complete the transfer in the
next few months.
Defenders of
Wildlife and The Mojave Desert Land Trust
are proud to announce the long-awaited release of
Climate Change and the California
Deserts
A 2-disk DVD/CD Encyclopedia

With the effects of climate
change at our door, understanding the science and uncertainties
is important in guiding community planning and management.
Climate Change and the California Deserts Conference
was the first of its kind to deal specifically with the effects
of climate change on the California Deserts and desert communities.
Now, after two months
of preparation and information gathering, a 2-disk DVD/CD
information and research tool is complete. This multimedia
encyclopedia features three professionals with valuable insights
into desert conservation, water management and sustainable
development in the face of climate change. It is a change
that is predicted to affect desert communities more acutely
than other areas in the United States. Our speakers demystify
some key topics central to this debate from very different
viewpoints:
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Dr. Robert
Wilkinson, Adjunct Instructor for Water Policy
at the UC-Santa Barbara Donald Bren School of Environmental
Science and Management
Climate Change and Desert Water Regimes: Inter-Agency
Management Challenges
Dr.
John D. Wehausen, Associate Research Scientist,
University of California White Mountain Research Station
Climate Change and Desert Wildlife: How
will the Desert Bighorn Sheep Survive?
Micah Lang,
Program Officer for ICLEI – Local Governments
for Sustainability
Climate Change and Desert Communities: How
Local Governments Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis
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With nearly three-hours of
video on the DVD and a CD with over eighty files, links, and
photos relating to wildlife, climate change in California
and in general, this new 2-disk release is one of the most
complete data sets yet assembled on this topic for the public.
We recommend that local,
regional and civic planners, governmental representatives
and decision makers as well as desert community residents
take the time to learn from this encyclopedia of
Climate Change and the California Deserts.
To
order your copy of this Multimedia Encyclopedia please send
a check for $24.95,
plus $4.60 for shipping and handling to:
Climate Change
DVD Set
The Mojave Desert Land Trust
6393 Sunset Rd., Suite 211
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Or visit us at our offices, Monday through Friday 9:00 am
to 4:30 pm,
and avoid the shipping costs.
If
you attended the Conference, and signed in, you can purchase
the complete set for only $18.00
Shipping and handling costs will apply unless you prefer to
pick up your copy at our offices.
Group and quantity discounts available.
All proceeds from the sale of this
Set go to assist MDLT with its mission to “Keep the
Mojave … Desert.” The Mojave Desert Land Trust
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, all contributions are
tax deductible.
Check out our Special
Events and Volunteer Opportunities!
Volunteer
Land Stewards needed
All Graduate Land Stewards, their guests
and any interested volunteers are welcome.
Please RSVP to Dave Miller at The Land Trust
dave@mojavedesertlandtrust.org
Thank
You!
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Peak Protected Forever
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