Residents meet to discuss developments and conserving the character and ecosystem of the hi-desert

Residents meet to discuss developments and conserving the character and ecosystem of the hi-desert

A grassroots town hall in Twentynine Palms gathered residents, conservationists, and planners to address a growing concern: how to balance economic development with the preservation of the desert’s fragile ecosystem. The town hall was organized by Indian Cove Neighbors in collaboration with the Morongo Basin Conservation Association (MBCA) to encourage a community-led conversation about balancing economic growth with environmental preservation. …