MOJAVE DESERT - Businesses, community leaders and military vets are endorsing Senator Dianne Feinstein’s proposal to protect about 1.6 million acres of spectacular desert lands because it will preserve one of America’s most treasured landscapes of the Old West and also boost the local economy.
Community, business, and conservation leaders from the California desert region are expressing support and optimism that an important regional conservation measure will take a significant step forward in Congress.
Tomorrow (May 20th) the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources will hear testimony from diverse stakeholders about the California Desert Protection Act (CDPA) of 2010, introduced by U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein last December. This bill would protect approximately 1.6 million acres of desert landscapes celebrated for their contributions to America’s natural and cultural heritage and to the regional economy.
Do we really have to choose between solar energy and preserving what is best about the California Desert? Watch this short film from filmmaker Peter Rhalter to find out.
BAKERSFIELD, CA
On December 21, 2009 U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced S.2921 the California Desert Protection Act of 2010. After careful analysis of all aspects of this bill both ORBA and AMA D37 are going on record as supporting the bill in its current form. This legislation creates two new National Monuments, new Wilderness areas, sets siting guidelines for renewable energy projects and gives five BLM open areas in San Bernardino County, CA official Congressional designations as OHV areas.
Community, business and conservation leaders from the California desert region are applauding a new proposal by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) that would increase protections for approximately 1.6 million acres of desert landscapes celebrated both for their contributions to America’s natural and cultural heritage and to the regional economy.
