The Mojave Desert Land Trust protects the California desert ecosystem through land acquisition and stewardship, plant conservation and habitat restoration, community outreach and education, and advocacy. Since 2006, MDLT has conserved more than 120,000 acres of prime desert habitat, forever weaving together national parks, national monuments, wilderness areas, and wildlife linkage corridors. The organization works closely with a broad range of desert community members and visitors, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies. MDLT offers hands-on learning and volunteer opportunities to residents and visitors of the desert.
What is desert conservation?
Protecting land through acquisition
Preserving the desert ecosystem
Growing native plants for restoration
Preserving seeds to safeguard the future
Advocating for the California deserts
Inspiring young stewards
Connecting the California desert
MDLT is a full-service land conservancy. After we identify land in need of protection, we tailor a conservation plan based on the needs of that parcel, which may include acquisition, restoration, conveyance, and short or long-term stewardship. We have an on-site native plant nursery and seed bank to aid in our restoration efforts, and to provide resources for our conservation partners.
