Eblast: July 16, 2016
- Sand to Snow National Monument Collaboration Workshop
- Joshua Tree Community Plan meeting with San Bernardino County representatives
- Joshua Tree Airport Solar Farm BOS Appeal Hearing
- Soda Mountain Solar BOS Hearing
- Dollar General: JT Downtown Business Alliance loses in State Court of Appeal
Here is a quick review of important meetings for several issues that have been on our radar for the past months. Would love to see you at these meetings to ensure the public interests are well represented – especially those aligned with MBCA’s mission!
Read moreThree New National Monuments in California Desert
President Obama Protects 1.8 Million Acres
On February 11, 2016, President Obama designated three new national monuments:
- Sand to Snow (in our own backyard)
- National Trails
- Castle Mountains
A BIG THANK YOU to the many MBCA members and supporters who wrote letters and appeared at events to support this.
Read about the new Monuments in this LA Times article and a Q&A document from the Department of the Interior . It has detailed
information about the process leading to this action and what it means for each new Monument.