Wildlife at Morongo Basin Conservation Association

EBlast December 1, 2020

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Joshua Tree Candidacy for Threatened Status
Desert Tortoise Candidacy for Endangered Status
Countywide Plan / Repeal of Community Plans
Stagecoach Solar
XPressWest Wildlife Crossings
Stinknet Invasive Plant!
Virtually Attend MBCA Board Meetings
Check the MBCA Calendar for Online Events
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Wildlife Crossings Needed for High Speed Rail Project

Posted on MBCA News by · November 23, 2020 10:29 AM · 1 reaction

Earlier this fall (September 3), MBCA joined with 23 other nonprofit organizations in a letter to CalTrans officials about the planned High Speed Rail Project from southern California to Las Vegas. Known wildlife corridors are in its path, including for bighorn sheep, so it is important that over-crossings and under-crossings are incorporated as part of the project's development, which is the message outlined in the coalition letter.

Desert Tortoise Becomes Candidate for Endangered Status in California

Posted on MBCA News by · October 16, 2020 8:54 AM · 1 reaction

The California Fish and Game Commission has temporarily designated the desert tortoise as endangered, a step beyond its current status as threatened. Similar to the action reported in our most recent News Update about the status of the western Joshua tree, a year-long review period will precede a permanent designation. Read more in this LA Times article.

MBCA Joins Coalition Requesting I-15 Wildlife Crossings

Posted on MBCA News by · September 05, 2020 2:11 PM

MBCA has joined a coalition of 25 non-profit organizations requesting that wildlife over-passes and under-passes be constructed as part of the XpressWest High Speed Rail Project planned for Victor Valley to Las Vegas. The letter to CalTrans, which is the agency contracting with the developer for right of way across the I-15 median, explains the need and notes related legislation in both Congress and the California Legislature.

EBlast August 3, 2020

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Desert Wise Living Landscape Desert Tour 2020 goes virtual!
Petition to list yucca brevifolia as a threatened species
Opposition to Eagle Crest pumped storage project
Reject nomination of William Pendley to head BLM
Daggett Solar Energy project update
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease in the Morongo Basin
Complete the 2020 Census
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EBlast June 8, 2020

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Desert Wise Living Landscape Tour 2020 goes virtual !
Petition to list Yucca brevifolia as a threatened species.
A week of Invasive Species Lunchtime Webinars.
Opposition to Yellow Pine Solar Project
Action on Eagle Crest Pumping Opposition.
Funding Mojave Trails Acquisition
Environmental Justice in Lucerne Valley.
Opposition to Habitat Conservation Fund Budget Trailer Bill.
Support for AB3030 For Land and Water Conservation.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease found in the Morongo Basin.
Ruth Denison 2020 Environmental scholarship recipient.

EBlast April 20, 2020

Posted on Eblasts by · April 20, 2020 6:31 PM

Earth Day
50^th Anniversary Commemorative book distribution
Desert Wise Living Landscape Tour 2020 postponed
MBCA and social media initiative
Ruth Denison Environmental Scholarship: 2020 recipient
OHV enforcement in the Basin: the Sheriff’s report
Protecting our dark night sky
Advancing protection for Joshua trees
Mountain lions to be considered for protection
Eagle Crest pumped storage update
Morongo Basin health care capability vs COVID-19

MBCA Supports Stronger Mountain Lion Protection

Posted on MBCA News by · April 11, 2020 9:21 AM

MBCA has sent a letter to the California Fish and Game Commission recommending a review of the status of mountain lion populations in the Southern California and Central Coast mountain areas. There are genetic connections between those beleaguered populations and lions known to be in Joshua Tree National Park. Such a review should lead to listing those mountain lions as "threatened" under the California Endangered Species Act.

New State Fur Trapping Ban Has Local Connection

Posted on MBCA News by · September 12, 2019 11:45 AM

Local resident Tom O'Key, who initiated and was critical to the success of the statewide campaign against bobcat trapping several years ago (see MBCA News Update "End of Bobcat Trapping") has been a key part of a followup effort to end all fur trapping in California. That campaign was successful and Tom is quoted several times in this LA Times article describing the Governor's signing of this first-in-America bill.

Concern about Tortoises in Joshua Tree National Park

Posted on MBCA News by · May 16, 2017 10:16 AM · 1 reaction

The Los Angeles Times published a comprehensive article on the status of tortoises in Joshua Tree National Park. The reduction in numbers over past decades, and especially the deaths of a number of female tortoises in the southern area of the Park in recent years is of concern. The scientists interviewed share data and hypotheses about the current and future status of the Park icon.

Pages tagged "Wildlife"

MBCA Opposes Permit for Joshua Tree Motocross Park

Fall Planting Featured on Latest MBCA Desert-Wise Landscape Video

MBCA Leads Appeal of Sienna Solar Project in Lucerne Valley

MBCA Supports Alianza's Salton Sea Trail Network

Eblast: October 20, 2025

AB 98 - Transportation Issues for the Morongo Basin

MBCA Comments on Cactus Club Development in Joshua Tree

MBCA Opposes Recission of Federal Roadless Rule

MBCA Supports Grant Funding for Hwy. 62 Wildlife Overpass Planning