LOS ANGELES, CA – On July 16, 2011, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will passed the halfway mark in its seven-year self-transformation when it opens its all-new, 14,000- sqaure-foot Dinosaur Hall. Twice the size of the Museum’s previous dinosaur exhibits, the Dinosaur Hall will feature more than 300 fossils, 20 full-body specimens, […]
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July 19, 2011 – The Bureau of Land Management today announced the beginning of an environmental review of a proposed solar energy project in Imperial County, Calif. San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) has applied to the BLM for a right-of-way on public lands to construct the Ocotillo Sol project, a solar photovoltaic power plant
July 2011 – A new study shows that the desert tortoise, thought to be one species for the past 150 years, now includes two separate and distinct species, based on DNA evidence and biological and geographical distinctions. This genetic evidence confirms previous suspicions, based on life history analysis, that tortoises west and east of the
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The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) invites anglers to celebrate Independence Day by fishing in Californias spectacular waters. Saturday, July 2 is the first of Californias two 2011 Free Fishing Days (the other will be Sept. 3), when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license.
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BLYTHE, CA — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and California Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. today joined local officials and representatives from Solar Trust America at a ceremony launching the start of construction on what will be the world’s largest solar power facility. Located on public lands in eastern Riverside County, the Blythe Solar
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Both east and west sides of Ivanpah Dry Lake are “open” for non-motorized activities Recreationist throughout the world travel to Ivanpah Dry Lake’s expansive open spaces to play! International championship land sailing competitions, archery, kite buggying, and world championship disc throwing are just some of the activities this dry lake is used for. The lake is located along
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Make sure your travel plans to the desert don’t include driving on the 405 near the Sepulveda Pass July 15-18th, 2011. Says the LA Times, “The northbound 405 will be closed for 10 miles between the 10 and 101 Freeways, and the southbound 405 will be closed for four miles between the 101 Freeway and
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Singer Rita Coolidge to Perform at Park 75th Anniversary Concert The Joshua Tree National Park Association, in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park, announces that two-time Grammy Award-winner Rita Coolidge will perform at a benefit concert on Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., at the Indian Cove Campground Amphitheater within Joshua Tree National Park. Reservations are
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As of Monday, May 16, the Bureau of Land Management will issue fire restrictions on public lands in the California desert, including requiring permits for campfires and barbecues. Above normal rainfall this winter and spring has produced prolific growth of desert vegetation, including highly flammable invasive grasses. “Historically, these conditions have fueled very large wildfires,”
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List of California State Park Closures to Meet 2011/12-2012/13 General Fund Reductions Anderson Marsh SHP Annadel SP Antelope Valley Indian Museum Austin Creek SRA Bale Grist Mill SHP Benbow Lake SRA Benicia Capitol SHP Benicia SRA Bidwell Mansion SHP Bothe-Napa Valley SP Brannan Island SRA California Mining & Mineral Museum Candlestick Point SRA Castle Crags
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