construction of the Northern Corridor Highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, Utah.
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construction of the Northern Corridor Highway through the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George, Utah.
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Court Halts Construction of Utah Highway Through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area [Center for Biological Diversity]
For Immediate Release:
WASHINGTON— A U.S. District Court on Sunday granted a motion from conservation organizations to block ground-disturbing activities associated with...
From the LA Times,
This California reptile closed down a Mojave Desert haven for off-road racing…
Since the 1970s, tortoise populations have fallen by 96% in some plots monitored by biologist Kristin Berry of the U.S. Geological Survey.
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“It’s just unconscionable that the USFWS and the BLM that are supposed to be responsible for recovering the tortoise would do this kind of what seems like a backroom deal,” said Ed Larue, board member of the DTC.
“Roads like this create a dead zone, and animals disappear,” Larue added.
A legal fight reignites over the Northern Corridor highway through desert tortoise habitat in Washington County.
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A highway through Desert Tortoise habitat? What the Northern Corridor’s revival means for southern Utah....
Photo: (Jason Jones | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) A Desert Tortoise in its native habitat in Washington County.
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Catch up with old friends at the Pre-Conference Mixer on the 24th. Get in some essential networking at the Wednesday Evening Social, or celebrate all the folks that make Desert Tortoise conservation possible at the Banquet on the evening of the 26th.....
ingle-day registration! Single-day registration also includes the evening mixers and banquet on that day! Speaking of the evenings, if you are unable to attend the daytime sessions, this year you can register for each evening event separately.....
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There is nothing like attending in person, and we all want to see you at the 51st Annual Symposium! If it just isn't possible this year, we have options. Virtual attendance is available again at a new, lower rate. If you can only make it in-person for a day, we have...
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stories shaped by our desert landscapes.
Did you know that you can attend the socials at this year’s symposium without attending the rest of the meeting? This is ideal if you are unable to attend sessions during the day,
Share a poem, short song (instruments welcome!), or spoken word inspired by the desert and its wildlife—or just kick back and listen, hang out, play games, spend some serious time catching up with folks, or jam in small groups with your instruments. Come celebrate community, creativity, and the...
Open Mic Social Wednesday the 23rd!
You’re Invited: Desert-Inspired Open Mic Night
Calling all Desert Tortoise Council Symposium attendees and tortoise folks! Join us for a relaxed Open Mic Social on Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00–9:00 PM....
given their mandates to protect threatened and endangered species. We still want to see the BLM actually close routes designated to be closed and we’re eager to see how the BLM will implement the actions required by this ruling.”
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repeatedly favored off-highway vehicle access and use of desert tortoise critical habitat over the health and welfare of this imperiled species. The judge’s decision sends a clear message to the BLM and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that this level of off-highway vehicle use is not acceptable...
Federal Judge Protects Desert Tortoises From California Off-Road Vehicles
“The Desert Tortoise Council is encouraged to see that the courts recognize just how bad it has gotten for the desert tortoise,” said Ed LaRue of the Desert Tortoise Council. “The Bureau of Land Management has..
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NDOT completes 57 wildlife crossings across southern Nevada to reduce vehicle strikes
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tortoises and the deserts they call home. 2025 has definitely been a challenging year for conservation, and it's going to take all of us to make sure the Desert Tortoise continues to have a voice.
If you want to support the work we do on behalf of the tortoises, consider making a...