California Desert Gems

New monuments protect pristine landscapes and rich biodiversity

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California Desert Gems
California wilderness
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California wilderness
Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy
California wilderness
Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy
California wilderness
Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy
California wilderness
Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy Jack Thompson/The Wildlands Conservancy
California wilderness
Desert Dandelions, Cady Mountains Proposed Wilderness Area, CA
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California wilderness
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California wilderness
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