€¦ · Web view22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of Nevada Wilderness.) Judy Anderson & Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10 440,000 Acres of Wilderness (Clark

Wind Guidelines Federal Advisory Committee Yoakum, Jim

-1-10 Years Later - Death Valley National ParkEarly suggestions of Park status, appreciation of cur-

rent Park status, by a superintendent of the park. Ed Rothfuss (Article), Fall 2004 p.7

100 Million $ Mesquite Landfill Moving ForwardIn Imperial County. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007

p.11100 Years of Preserving America's PastCentennial of the Antiquities Act. Dwight Young (Ar-

ticle), September 16, 2006 p.101872 Mining LawProposed expansion of 5ac mine dump limit

Mining (Senator Craig's proposed modification of 1872 mining law.) (Issues Update), Summer 1999 p.2

Still at Risk Without Mining Law Reform (The 1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-Shay-Inslee bill.) Terry Weiner (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

-2-22 Years of Keeping Nevada WildFriends of Nevada Wilderness. Judy Anderson &

Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.1029 Palms Marine Base Seeks Expansion in Johnson ValleyPreferred Alternative Moves West. DEIS. Room to

train 15,000 Marines at a time. Pat Flanagan (Arti-cle), June, 2011 p.22

-3-3809 mining regulationsMiners go to Kindergarten (3809 mining regs be-

ing revised.) Stan Haye (Article), Spring 1999 p.1

-4-440,000 Acres of WildernessClark Co., NV, SB 2612. John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2002

p.149 Palms Canyon Ridge Dayhike, Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.20

-5-530-Mile Trek Across CaliforniaColorado River to Morro Bay on foot. 42 days. Cal

French (Article), September, 2011 p.45th Annual Ruby Rendezvous(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17

-A-

A Matter of WordsLegal interpretation of regulations concerning mo-

torized access to guzzlers in wilderness. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.16

AB 307Nevada Legislation, New (SB257, graffiti; AB307,

Energy proposal cost recovery.) (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

AB 811Rooftop solar

Funding Rooftop Solar (California AB 811 law.) (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Abele, RichAngeles Chapter's "Little Hikers" Explore

Death ValleyFamilies with children. (Article), Winter 1998-

1999 p.17Access to Public LandsPersonal history by the author of involvement with

public land access. Ed Waldheim (Article), Septem-ber 2008 p.22

ACECproposal

Ivanpah Valley Conservation Proposal (ACEC.) (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

Acronyms and Familiarity with IssuesElden Hughes (View from the Chair), April 1997 p.2

Adams/Sky Oaks propertyBLM Completes Land Acquisition to Protect

Ecosystem (Adams/Sky Oaks property.) (Current Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Adopt-A-CabinBLM Adopt-A-Cabin Program Makes for Re-

warding Experience (Minietta Cabin.) Don Peter-son (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17

El Paso Mts Adopt-A-Cabin Exploratory and Primitive Carcamp (Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley BLM Adopt-A-Cabin Program and Carcamp (Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Sierra Club Adopt-A-Cabin Project (Minietta Mine Cabin.) Lygeia de Jesus (Article), Spring 2000 p.22

Sierra Club Members Adopt-A-Cabin (Minietta Mine Cabin.) Lygeia deJesus (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.18

After the Cows Go HomeSubtitle: A Natural History and Study of Grazing Im-

pacts in the Granite Mountains. Letty French (Arti-cle), Spring 2000 p.14

Afton CanyonCady Mountains WSA (Viewed from Afton Gorge.)

Elden Hughes (Photo), Summer 2000 p.CenterfoldEast Mojave Carcamp at Afton Canyon (Outings

Notice), Spring 2001 p.18Afton Canyon ACEC(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.16

Afton Canyon Exploratory(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13


Afton Canyon, East Mojave Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2001 p.21

Aglodones Dunes, Service and Hiking(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

AgricultureChina Ranch. A Welcome Oasis in the Desert

Environmentally responsible date farm on the Amargosa River. Brian Brown (Article), June, 2011 p.4

Air Pollution in the Mono Lake BasinSubtitle: Status of Control Efforts. Jim Parker &

Theodore Schade (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1Air QualityAir Quality in Imperial County It can get worse.

Fred Cagle (Article), September, 2010 p.10Air Quality: An Issue in the Desert Economic

struggle, political will, and those left gasping for air. Agricultural burning in Imperial County. Luis Olmedo (Article), September 2009 p.18

Mercury Emissions from Mines Under Pressure Great Basin Mine Watch's efforts to control mer-cury emissions from Nevada mines. Dan Randolph (Article), June 15, 2007 p.6

Regulations on Dumping Sewage Need to In-clude Enclosure Open-air sludge dumps in the Mojave Desert. (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Air Quality at Risk in Salton Sea Water TransfersEffect on air quality of water transfers resulting in

lowering Salton Sea water level. Theodore Schade (Article), Spring 2004 p.1

Air Quality in Imperial CountyIt can get worse. Fred Cagle (Article), September,

2010 p.10Air Quality in the High Desert(Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Air Quality: An Issue in the DesertEconomic struggle, political will, and those left gasp-

ing for air. Agricultural burning in Imperial County. Luis Olmedo (Article), September 2009 p.18

Air ToursDeath Valley National Park

Protecting the Natural Sounds of Death Val-ley (Air Tours over Death Valley National Park.) Mike Cipra (Article), June 2010 p.2

Importance of Quiet in Grand Canyon National Park The Sound of Silence. Capped at 94,000-plus helicopter tours per year. Dick Hingson (Article), June, 2011 p.14

Special Flight Rules for Grand Canyon NP, DEIS Available Some movement in the contro-versy about airtours over the Grand Canyon. (Cur-rent Issues), March, 2011 p.10

AirportsDramatic Change for Ivanpah Valley Planned

Las Vegas overflow airport on a dry lake in Ivan-pah Valley. Deborah DeMeo (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.11

Ivanpah Airport Land Grab Elden Hughes (Arti-cle), Fall 1998 p.1

Las Vegas Airport Developments (Current Is-sues), Dec 2008 p.4

Mammoth-Yosemite Airport: The Judge Asks Questions Proposed Mammoth Lakes airport. (News Item), Winter 2004 #2 p.5

Mojave Preserve Threatened by Airport Legis-lation Airport for Clark Co., NV, serving Las Vegas, close to Mojave Nat'l Preserve. NPCA (Article), Summer 1999 p.11

Use of Publicly Owned Land Potential Las Vegas airports on public land. Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

AirtoursDeath Valley National Park

Sightseeing Airtours over Death Valley (De-ciding airtour frequency and locations. With map of current airtour paths.) Tom Budlong (Ar-ticle), December, 2010 p.12

Alabama HillsCongressional Designation for Owens Valley's

Alabama Hills? Mike Prather (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Lone Pine Lake, Alabama Hills, Manzanar (Out-ings Notice), Spring 2006 p.20

Alabama Hills, Manzanar, Lone Pine Lake(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Albright, DonaldProtecting the Sky Island

Sierra San Pedro Martir. (Article), June 2010 p.12Alder Creek WSANW Nevada

Pine Forest Recreation Area Enhancement Act Introduced (26,000 acres in the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek WSA, near Winnemucca, NV.) Marjorie L Sill (Article), March 2012 p.22

Alegretti FarmsImperial County Water Grab. (News Item), Spring

2003 p.18Algodones Dunes(News Item), Fall 2003 p.9Dune Buggies at the Algodones Dunes El Cen-

tro Field Office BLM (Photo), Spring 2000 p.16Imperial Sand Dunes ORV Impacts Geoffrey

Smith (Article), Spring 2000 p.16Listing Sought for Algodones Dune Species

(Continuing efforts, by CBD, Sierra Club. 16 species.) Daniel Patterson (Article), Winter 2006 p.14

North Algodones Dunes Wilderenss Area - Ser-vice and Hiking (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16

Algodones Dunes (South)Thanksgiving weekend report. (News Item), Fall/

Winter 1999 p.11Algodones No One KnewLarry Hogue (Article), Summer 2002 p.20

Aliens in the DesertNon-native grasses, mustards and other plants re-

placing native plants. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2005 p.12

All American Canal Brings International LitigationIssue of canal seepage, related to proposed con-

crete-lining the canal. David Czamanske (Article), Winter 2006 p.1


Allen, EdwinaSierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee Canyon-

landsSierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Ini-

tiative. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.12Allen, HarrietHarriet Allen, Desert Queen (Profile.) Judy Ander-

son (Article), Summer 2001 p.9Allen, KateBird Guzzlers in Wilderness

(Article), March, 2008 p.16Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy,Better Way, The

Renewable energy. Comparison of point-of-use energy with industrial wind and solar. (Article), Dec 2008 p.10

Alternate EnergyEnvironmental Justice Short Circuited Eagle

Mountain environmental situation. Donna Charpied (Article), September 2008 p.12

Old Spanish Trail, The Tracking the 19th century trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hid-den Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos. Jack Prichett & Scott Smith (Article), March 2012 p.1

Proposition 7: More than Meets the Eye Green energy proposal - deeply flawed. (Current Issues), September 2008 p.15

Solar in the California Desert Siting solar facili-ties in the CA desert, with maps. Ileene Anderson (Article), September 2008 p.4

Wind Turbines (News Item), Fall 2003 p.9Amargosa Regionsolar power proposals

Muddy Waters in the Amargosa Region (So-lar Power Problems - competing for water with other uses in the Amargosa.) Brian Brown (Arti-cle), March 2009 p.2

Amargosa RiverBeatty Area Land Release Still on Hold (5400

acres, oasis, critical habitat. Old RMP out of date.) (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Fire in Amargosa River (Arson suspected.) (News Item), Spring 2002 p.9

New Proposal for the Amargosa River (History and current status of caring for the Amargosa.) Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.4

Protecting a Desert Jewel (The Amargosa Conser-vancy.) Susan Sorrells (Article), September 16, 2006 p.18

Report on the Lower Amargosa Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Summer 2000 p.3

Thoughts on the Amargosa River Country Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall 2001 p.3

Water Wars and the California/Nevada Dilemma (Border area issues created by differing state rules and regulations.) Greg James (Article), March 15, 2007 p.3

Wild and Scenic Amargosa (Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21

Amargosa River Carcamp and Hike(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

Amargosa River Country(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.18

Amargosa River ProposalWild and Scenic River designation. Brian Brown (Ar-

ticle), Fall 2003 p.5Amargosa River Study Hikes and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.15

Amargosa River, Hike the(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Amargosa Solar Projectsold to solarhybrid AG

Renewable Energy Update (Developments in technology, economics, policies, biology drive changes.) Laura Cunningham (Article), Decem-ber 2011 p.1

Amargosa Wild & Scenic River Exploration(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16

American Avocets at Owens LakeAli Scheehy (Photo), September, 2011 p.21

American Lands Sage Grouse Conserva-tion ProjectMark Salvo (Article), Spring 2000 p.11

American West at Risk, TheScience, Myths and Politics of Land Abuse and Re-

covery. Howard Wilshire, Jane Nielson and Richard Hazlett. "We are already serious, are actively working on wasteful personal habits, and are com-menting to agencies and politicians about threats to our arid western landscapes. This book is for us.". Pat Flanagan (Book Review), March 2009 p.22

An Open Letter to Law Enforcement Offi-cials & Elected RepresentativesOffroad Vehicle Rage Targets Residents Seeking Re-

lief. Philip M Klasky (Letter), March 2009 p.13Anatomy of an InvasionSahara Mustard - What do we do now?. Dr. Cameron

Barrows, PhD (Article), June 2010 p.16Ancient Bristlecone Pines and Barcroft Lab Open House(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.16

Ancient Horses, Camels and Mammoths in Las VegasUpper Las Vegas Wash - preservation plans for this

rich fossil area. John Hiatt (Article), March, 2010 p.3

Anderson, GretaEcological Health and Livestock Grazing

In Southern California deserts. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4

Anderson, IleeneLane Mountain Milkvetch - Under Siege

(Article), Summer 2001 p.10More Unaffordable Housing… Or a New State

ParkTejon Ranch potential housing development. (Ar-

ticle), September 2007 p.14Rare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals

Protection of endemic species growing on high quality limestones in the San Bernardino moun-tains. (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Solar in the California DesertSiting solar facilities in the CA desert, with maps.

(Article), September 2008 p.4


Anderson, Judy22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild

Friends of Nevada Wilderness. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

Celebrating the VolunteersVolunteers working for passage of the CDPA. (Ar-

ticle), Fall 2004 p.10Everything is Still Hitched to Everything Else

Defending the Endangered Species Act. (Article), Summer 2005 p.3

Great Falls Basin Wilderness Study AreaHistory and description. Relation to Trona. Per-

sonal perspective by the author. How to pro-ceed. (Article), September, 2011 p.9

Harriet Allend. Sept. 30, 2009. Long time environmental

leader. (Obituary/Tribute), Dec 2009 p.2Harriet Allen, Desert Queen

Profile. (Article), Summer 2001 p.9Hiking the Desert Trail

Several segments of the Mexico-to-Canada desert trail. (Article), Fall 2005 p.4

Judy Anderson Wins John Muir Award Frank Wheat (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1

Maris Valkass, 1936-2001(Obituary/Tribute), Summer 2001 p.1

Meet Outings Chair Jim Kilberg(Interview), April 1997 p.9

Preserving the Best of the Rest of the Ameri-can WestThe National Landscape Conservation System -

an assessment of current condition. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.1

Remembering Frank Wheat(Article), Fall 2000 p.11

Salton Sea, North Lake Proposal(Article), Summer 2003 p.10

Andre, James MCultivating Research at Granite Mountains

Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center. (Article), Winter 2002 p.3

Recent Botanical DiscoveriesIn the Eastern Mojave Desert, 90 new species.

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1Will We Know What We Lost?

California's Desert Flora. Floristic inventory is far from complete. (Article), Dec 2008 p.6

Angeles Chapter's "Little Hikers" Explore Death ValleyFamilies with children. Rich Abele (Article), Winter

1998-1999 p.17AnimalsAntelope Protection Carcamp (Outings Notice),

Fall 2004 p.16Anza Borrego Bighorn Sheep Count Up a Bit

(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7Bighorn Sheep Again Seen in Jacumba Wilder-

ness (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7Burros Burros Everywhere Burros on desert

lands. Stan Haye (Article), Winter 1998 p.4Burros in DVNP To Bruce Babbit, Sec'y of Interior,

requesting control of burros in DVNP. Edgar Way-burn, M.D (Letter), April 1997 p.9

Carrizo Gorge Poses Risk to Peninsular Bighorn Sheep David Hogan (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Desert Tortoise - Haste makes Waste Tortoise mortality during relocations. (Current Issues), Sep-tember 2009 p.12

Desert Tortoises on the Move Considerations when relocating desert tortoises. Michael J O'Con-ner, Ph.D. (Article), Summer 2004 p.1

Federal Protection for Peninsular Bighorn (Arti-cle), Winter 1998 p.1

For Love of Pronghorn Review of pronghorn ante-lope and researcher Jim Yoakum. Tina Nappe (Arti-cle), March, 2011 p.8

Grazing in Anza-Borrego Threatens Bighorn Sheep Subtitle: Recovery plan says no grazing. El-den Hughes (Article), Spring 2004 p.14

Great Farmer-Engineers of our Deserts Kanga-roo Rat behavior. Laura Prugh (Article), September 2009 p.15

Grizzly Bear National Monument Proposal (Cur-rent Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Home on the Peninsular Range Returning bighorn sheep from near extinction. Mark C Jor-gensen (Article), Fall 2001 p.8

Invasive Species from Tamarisk to Burros Burro removal status, efforts, …. George Barnes & Steve Tabor (Article), Spring 1999 p.9

Jeeps vs. Bighorn Update on the Dunn Road. (Cur-rent Issues), March 2009 p.13

Lawsuit to Protect Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Palm Springs 'urban sprawl'. (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Peninsular Bighorn Need Endangered Species Listing Joan Taylor (Article), July 1997 p.1

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep at the Brink of Ex-tinction Jonathon Cook (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Politics of Predation Prey-predator relation, mountain lions and bighorn sheep. Christopher N Papouchis (Article), Spring 2002 p.12

Program Where Everyone Wins Tortoises through the lens. Students learning about tortoises and the desert. David Lamfrom & Rana Knighten (Article), September 2009 p.16

Pronghorn on the Carrizo Plain National Monu-ment Subtitle: Success Despite Manmade Obsta-cles. Alice Koch (Article), Spring 2005 p.3

Sheephole Valley Wilderness Guzzlers Subtitle: Guzzlers Put Bighorn Sheep at Risk. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2003 p.10

Voracious Long-ears Threaten Wildlife Refuge Burros, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. Renee L Robichaud (Article), Fall 2001 p.7

What's Happening to the Mojave Ground Squirrel Decline in apparent population since 1980. Phil Leitner (Article), Spring 2002 p.10

Wild Horse and Burro Legacy Managing wild horses and burros on public lands. Alex Neibergs (Article), September, 2010 p.3

Another Questionable Giveway of Public LandsStirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial Solar)

Project. Donna Tisdale (Article), March 2009 p.18Antelope Protection Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16(Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17Carrizo Plain. (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.16

Antelope Protection Carcamp (Nature Study / Work Party)(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17


Antiquities Act100 Years of Preserving America's Past (Cen-

tennial of the Antiquities Act.) Dwight Young (Arti-cle), September 16, 2006 p.10

Protection of Cultural and Historic Resources (History of law, regulation, policy.) Wanda Raschkow (Article), September 2007 p.1

Anza Borrego Bighorn Sheep Count Up a Bit(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Anza Borrego Desert State ParkConservation Victory in Anza-Borrego Desert

State Park (Defeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and re-introduce feral horses.) David Hogan (Article), Fall 2004 p.18

Fight is On Against 'Sunrise Powerlink' (Pro-posed transmission line through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. A serious threat to the natural environment.) David Hogan (Article), June 15, 2007 p.1

Lucky 5 Ranch (Purchase connects Anza-Borrego and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks.) Diana Lindsay (Article), Winter 2002 p.13

Mason Valley Extends Anza-Borrego Diana Lindsay (Article), Fall 2002 p.14

Sunrise Power Link Threatens State Wilder-ness (Would de-designate CA state wilderness in Anza Borrego State Park, San Diego County.) (Cur-rent Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Tamarisk Removal Work Party, Anza-Borrego Desert Hike (Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.12

Thanksgiving at Anza Borrego (Outing report.) Lois Grunwald (Article), Spring 2001 p.7

Vallecito Ranch (Subtitle: Pristine Desert Habitat. (Acquisition opportunity).) Linda Carson (Article), Fall 2003 p.8

Anza Borrego Desert State Park Receives Increased ProtectionsBryn Jones (Article), Spring 2005 p.13

Anza Borrego Desert State Park Sampler(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22(Outings Notice), Fall 2001 p.18(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Anza Borrego Natural History Easter Car-camp(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Anza Borrego State ParkMark Jorgensen promoted to Superindendent. (News

Item), Winter 2002 p.14Anza Borrego State Park Exploration(Trip Report), April 1997 p.6

Anza, Juan Batista deroute through the Salton Basin, mentioned

Down Home Learning (Children and the Natural World - educating children about nature.) Pat Flanagan (Article), June 2010 p.2

Archaeological Site StewardsThe California Archaeological Site Stewardship Pro-

gram. Beth & Chris Padon (Article), Summer 2003 p.8

ArchaeologyArchaeological Site Stewards The California Ar-

chaeological Site Stewardship Program. Beth & Chris Padon (Article), Summer 2003 p.8

CASSP Volunteers Help Protect Archaelogical and Historic Resources The California Archaeo-logical Site Stewardship Program. Volunteers mon-itor arch sites. Beth & Chris Padon (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.6

China Lake NAWS, Good Steward of Material Culture Historic resources of a restricted area, by its chief archeologist. Russell L Kaldenberg (Arti-cle), September 2007 p.4

Christmas Canyon Archaeological Surprises Russell L Kaldenberg (Article), Spring 2003 p.3

Cultural Metaphors Embody Running Man Quechan sacred area. Lorey Cachora (Article), Spring 2003 p.7


Are ATVs Dangerous for YouthStats and stories of dangers of ATVs. Pat Flanagan

(Article), September 16, 2006 p.8Are the Benefits of Guzzlers Understood?(Sidebar), March, 2008 p.18

Argandoña, MonicaDesert Wilderness Bill at Last

California Desert Protection Act of 2010 - genesis and details. (Article), March, 2010 p.4

Renewable Energy from the California Deserts(Article), Dec 2007 p.8

Argus RangeAdopt-A-Cabin

Minietta Cabin Work Party and Argus Range Exploratory (Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.19

Argus Range Backpack and Tamarisk Bash(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Argus Range Small Tamarisk Removal(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Arrow-weed, PrestonFirst People of Imperial Valley, The

Personal story by a Native American. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.7

Arrow-weed, Preston JeffersonLong Night's Journey till Dawn (Profile of Preston

Arrow-Weed, Quechan elder.) Richard Heller (Arti-cle), Dec 2009 p.10

Whirlwind Warrior (By Preston Jefferson Arrow-weed.) Elden Hughes (Book Review), Winter 1998-1999 p.11

Arsenic Contaminationnear Red Mountain, CA

We Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the Mojave.) Craig Deutsche & Stan Haye (Arti-cle), March, 2008 p.12

Art & Desert ArtRicardo Breceda, Accidental Artist, by Diana

Lindsay Large metal sculptures in the desert near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Craig Deutsche (Book Review), December 2011 p.8

ArundoEliminating from a desert spring


Desert Stewardship (Volunteering, service trips, to travel and get to know the desert.) Craig Deutsche (Article), Fall 2005 p.6

Arundo Donax: Its Impact on the Lower Colorado RiverInvasive perennial grass. John A Laccinole (Article),

September 2009 p.10As the Dust Settles in Owens ValleyOwens Valley and the Los Angeles Department of

Water and Power. Andrea Leigh (Article), Summer 2003 p.9

Ash Grey Indian PaintbrushSuit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego

Wildflowers (CBD / CNPS suit to designate critical habitat for six plants.) (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Ash Meadow OasisHistory and status of. James E Deacon (Article),

Spring 2003 p.8Ash MeadowsProtecting the Devils Hole (Ash Meadows)

Pupfish (An EA by the NPS.) (News Item), Spring 2003 p.18

Asking the Right QuestionsCadiz Water Grab. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2001

p.10Assault on Quechan Beliefs ContinuesCourtney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4

Atomic testing in the Nevada DesertFriendly Fallout 1953 (University of Nevada Press.

Author's musings on writing this book.) Ann Ronald (Article), December, 2010 p.7

ATVsAre ATVs Dangerous for Youth (Stats and stories

of dangers of ATVs.) Pat Flanagan (Article), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.8

Automobile Club of Southern CaliforniaMojave National Preserve

With descriptions of places, things and activities. (Map), Fall/Winter 1999 p.Centerfold

Avawatz Mountainswilderness proposal

Time Runs Out (California Wilderness Coalition's wilderness proposals.) Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche & Terry Frewin (Article), Dec 2008 p.16

Avawatz Mountains and Death Valley, Tour of Proposed Wilderness(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.17

Avawatz Mountains Tour and Death Valley Proposed Wilderness(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

AvocetAmerican Avocets at Owens Lake Ali Scheehy

(Photo), September, 2011 p.21

-B-Backpack Southern SierraPCT, Kennedy Meadows to Olancha Peak. (Outings

Notice), Summer 2006 p.16Backpack the High Toiyabe Range(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.15

Bagdad Café(Photo), September 2009 p.13

Baja California's Northern Sky IslandThreats to La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro

Martir by energy development. Aaron Quintanar (Article), September, 2010 p.1

Baker, BryanJuniper Flats

(San Bernardino Mountains) Subtitle: Proposed plans leave a unique area of plants and animals vulnerable to damage. (Article), Summer 2004 p.8

Balancing Economic & Ecological Sustain-abilityOverview and history of the Coachella Valley

Habitiat Conservation Plan. Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Article), June 15, 2007 p.4

BallaratGhost Town Extravaganza (Ballarat and Riley, in

Panamint Valley.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Lookout City, Argus RangeGhost Town Extravaganza (Outings Notice),

September 2007 p.21marriage of Stan & Jeannie Haye

CDPA Memories (Memories of CDPA passage, Panamint Valley, and marriage in Ballarat.) Stan & Jeannie Haye (Article), Fall 2004 p.5

Barcroft Lab Open House, Hike to Mt. Bar-croft(Outings Notice), June 15, 2007 p.17(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.22

Barcroft Lab, White MountainAncient Bristlecone Pines and Barcroft Lab

Open House (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21Ancient Bristlecone Pines and Barcroft Lab

Open House (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.16

Bristlecone Pines & Barcroft Lab (Outings No-tice), Spring 2005 p.17

Bristlecone Pines & Barcroft Lab (Outings No-tice), Spring 2006 p.21

Bristlecone Pines & Barcroft Lab (Outings No-tice), Summer 2006 p.16

Barker Dam Birdwalks (JTNP), Big Mo-rongo Preserve(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Barker, CristiPatenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869

Sale of public mining property in Nevada to min-ing companies. (Article), Spring 2004 p.15

Barley Creek, NVCottonwood / Barley Creek Loop Backpack /

Monitor Range, NV (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Barnbaum, BruceRed Rock Canyon, Cliffs

(Photo), Fall/Winter 1999 p.3Barnes, GeorgeDesert Field Monitors Needed

(Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6Examination of Flawed Planning Process

NPS planning process - shift in policy. (Article), Spring 1999 p.4


Invasive Species from Tamarisk to BurrosBurro removal status, efforts, …. (Article), Spring

1999 p.9Barrett, MarieNew River is an Old Problem, The

History, cleanup and status of this drainage from Mexico and California into the Salton Sea. (Arti-cle), Dec 2009 p.1

Barrows, PhD, Dr. CameronAnatomy of an Invasion

Sahara Mustard - What do we do now?. (Article), June 2010 p.16

Balancing Economic & Ecological Sustainabil-ityOverview and history of the Coachella Valley

Habitiat Conservation Plan. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.4

Barstow woollyflowerEriophyllum mohavense

Mojave Endemics Fight for Survival Tim Thomas (Article), Summer 2002 p.9

BatsWhite Nose Syndrome Headed to a Cave Near

You (Background and story of this important threat to bat populations.) Mollie Matteson (Arti-cle), June, 2011 p.6

Battle for California's Energy FutureThe Sunrise Power Link. Larry Hogue (Article), June,

2008 p.1Beatty Area Land Release Still on Hold5400 acres, oasis, critical habitat. Old RMP out of

date. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13Becky Peak (Ely, NV) Wilderness Restora-tion(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.15

Beffort, Brian22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild

Friends of Nevada Wilderness. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

Nevada Wilderness Campaign Launched(Article), Summer 2001 p.5

Nevada Wilderness Designated by Congress2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provi-

sions. (Article), Spring 2006 p.14Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge

In northwest Nevada. 'A Treasure to Preserve'. (Article), December, 2010 p.4

Wilderness in Southern NevadaA Citizen's Proposal. (Article), Spring 2002 p.16

Before You Build a Campfire in the DesertFire permit required in the CDD this year. (Current

Issues), June 15, 2007 p.13Belenky, LisaEcological Health and Livestock Grazing

In Southern California deserts. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4

Bell, Carl ESalton Sea - The Good and the Not So Good

Plusses and minuses at the Salton Sea. (Article), Winter 2001 p.10

Bell, DuncanCalifornia Native Plant Society Searches for

Rare Treasure

Discoveries in the Desert. Expanding the search for rare plants. (Article), June, 2011 p.1

Berdoo CanyonPioneertown Mountains, Berdoo Canyon, JTNP

(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13Better Way, TheRenewable energy. Comparison of point-of-use en-

ergy with industrial wind and solar. Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy (Article), Dec 2008 p.10

Big and the Little, TheOn-the-ground evidences, small and large, remind of

the value of environmental efforts. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2006 p.2

Big Bear Valley sandwortAsh Grey Indian Paintbrush

Suit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego Wildflowers (CBD / CNPS suit to desig-nate critical habitat for six plants.) (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Big Morongo Canyonwilderness proposal

Time Runs Out (California Wilderness Coalition's wilderness proposals.) Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche & Terry Frewin (Article), Dec 2008 p.16

Big Morongo PreserveBarker Dam Birdwalks (JTNP), Big Morongo

Preserve (Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Big Rocks Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress

(2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provi-sions.) Brian Beffort (Article), Spring 2006 p.14

Big SolarSolution or threat? Overview of desert solar installa-

tion plans and schemes. Joan Taylor (Article), March, 2008 p.2

Bigelow Cholla Gardens WildernessGiant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness

(Catellus land transfer to Federal ownership, wilderness.) Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 2000 p.3

Biggest Land Transaction Since the Span-ish Land GrantsWildlands Conservancy's proposed purchase of

Catellus properties. Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Bighorn Ewe and LambBighorn Institute (Photo), Spring 2000 p.3

Bighorn InstituteBighorn Ewe and Lamb

(Photo), Spring 2000 p.3Bighorn SheepAnza Borrego Bighorn Sheep Count Up a Bit

(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7Carrizo Gorge Poses Risk to Peninsular

Bighorn Sheep David Hogan (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Desert Bighorn Sheep Census Yields Lowest Count in 27 Years Bob Hartman (Article), July 1997 p.11


Dunn Road, The Controversial road in the Santa Rosa Mountains. With map. Joan Taylor (Article), Dec 2007 p.6

Federal Protection for Peninsular Bighorn (Ar-ticle), Winter 1998 p.1

GuzzlersSheephole Valley Wilderness Guzzlers (Subti-

tle: Guzzlers Put Bighorn Sheep at Risk.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2003 p.10

Home on the Peninsular Range (Returning bighorn sheep from near extinction.) Mark C Jor-gensen (Article), Fall 2001 p.8


Lawsuit to Protect Peninsular Bighorn Sheep (Palm Springs 'urban sprawl'.) (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Peninsular Bighorn Need Endangered Species Listing Joan Taylor (Article), July 1997 p.1

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Still Beleaguered (The good news and the bad news.) Joan Taylor (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.8

Peninsular Bighorn Still in Danger Joan Taylor (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6

Politics of Predation (Prey-predator relation, mountain lions and bighorn sheep.) Christopher N Papouchis (Article), Spring 2002 p.12

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and Domestic Sheep (Threat of disease transmission from domesitc sheep.) Paul McFarland (Article), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.14

Wilderness & Guzzlers for Desert Bighorn Sheep John D Wehausen (Article), Dec 2007 p.4

Wilderness or Zoos Response to Dr Wehausen's Dec 2007 Desert Report article about sheep guz-zlers in wilderness. Jeffrey Kane (Article), March, 2008 p.18

Bighorn Sheep Again Seen in Jacumba Wilderness(News Item), Spring 2006 p.7

Bighorn Wilderness Cleanup and CarcampSCA crew cleanup in Bighorn Wilderness. (Outings

Notice), March 15, 2007 p.20Bill Threatens Joshua Tree WildernessMary Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in

Joshua Tree NP. Frank Buono (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

Billo, EvelynRock Art Protection Plea

(Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.7Bilson, SteveWaste Not, Want Not

Subtitle: California's Urban Water Use Dilemma. (Article), Summer 2003 p.6

Bird Guzzlers in WildernessKate Allen (Article), March, 2008 p.16

Bird Springs Pass, Service and HikeRepair OHV damage, Kaivah Wilderness. (Outings

Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21BirdsAmerican Avocets at Owens Lake Ali Scheehy

(Photo), September, 2011 p.21American Lands Sage Grouse Conservation

Project Mark Salvo (Article), Spring 2000 p.11

Birds of the Salton Sea A pictorial. Milton Friend (Photo), Summer 2002 p.13

BLM Director Opposes Listing Sage-Grouse (Kathleen Clark). (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Common Ravens: A Growing Threat General dis-cussion of Raven management. Amy L Fesnock (Article), Summer 2004 p.6

Eagles Soar over Nevada John Hiatt (Article), Win-ter 2004 #1 p.11

Endangered California Songbird Recovering Least Bell's Vireo. (News Item), Winter 2004 #2 p.5

Fish and Wildlife Considering New Sage-Grouse Listing Discussion of efforts to list the Greater Sage Grouse as an endangered species. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2004 p.7

Loon Days at Walker Lake Birding at Walker Lake. Marjorie L Sill (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.17

Owens Lake - Birdlover's Paradise Mike Prather (Article), Fall 2000 p.3

Owens Lake dust control watering Ali Scheehy (Photo), September, 2011 p.20

Owens Lake is for the Birds A self-guided birding tour of Owens Lake. Judy Wickman (Article), Win-ter 2003 p.6

Perigrene Falcons Recovering in Nevada Chris Tomlinson (Article), Fall 2003 p.11

Petition to List Greater Sage Grouse Conflict be-tween conservationists and Bush Administration about listing species of Greater Sage Grouse, in-cluding Mono Basin Greater Sage Grouse. Mark Salvo (Article), Winter 2006 p.8

Phalaropes in flight at Owens Lake Mike Prather (Photo), September, 2011 p.21

Seasons on the Wing A self-guided birding tour of the Salton Sea. Bob Miller (Article), Winter 2003 p.4

State of the Sage Grouse John Hiatt (Article), Spring 2002 p.13

Tejon Ranch Company's Application for a Per-mit to Harm Condors David Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.4

Birds and Beat the Tamarisk - Carcamp and Service TripOwens Lake. (Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17

Birds of the Salton SeaA pictorial. Milton Friend (Photo), Summer 2002 p.13

Birds, and Beat the TamariskOwens Lake tamarisk cleanup. (Outings Notice), Dec

15, 2006 p.17Birds, and Beat the Tamarisk, Carcamp and Service TripOwens Lake. (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Birds, Flowers and Fences in the Carrizo(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20Remove fences to support Pronghorn, and, Spring in

the Carrizo. (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refugegrazing on

Grazing on Public Lands (From the perspective of a rancher.) Art Steinbeck (Article), March 2012 p.3

Shown on mapWind Wolves Preserve (And surrouding area.)

(Map), Winter 2004 #2 p.10


BiznagaCactus Snatchers Caught (Barrel cactus poached

to make candy (biznaga).) Eric Inman (Article), Summer 2000 p.1

Black Canyon - Mysteries of the Desert Primitive Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Black Canyon (Barstow area)Mysteries of the Desert (Black Canyon, near

Barstow.) (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16Black Canyon Wilderness, NVwilderness management plan

Wilderness Management Plans: What's Hap-pening in Nevada? (An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas have mangement plans.) Shaaron Netherton (Article), June 2009 p.4

Black Canyon, Inscription Canyon, Mar-tinez Rock House in National Register of Historic PlacesRussell L Kaldenberg (Article), Fall 2000 p.15

Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa at Risk from Wind Energy Project"Saving Our Desert - One Butte at a Time." Met tow-

ers constructed (helicoptered in) on pristine lava buttes, to the surprise of adjacent homeowners. Michelle Myers (Article), March 2012 p.8

Black Mountain Rock Art District(News Item), Fall 2000 p.5

Black Rock DesertCoal-Fired Power Plant Threatens Black Rock

Desert Shaaron Netherton (Article), Spring 2005 p.1

Conservation Act of 200022 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of

Nevada Wilderness.) Judy Anderson & Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

Nevada's Black Rock Desert Wilderness Bill Passes Congress (Article), Winter 2001 p.1

wilderness management planWilderness Management Plans: What's Hap-

pening in Nevada? (An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas have mangement plans.) Shaaron Netherton (Article), June 2009 p.4

Wilderness Restoration Trip (Black Rock Desert.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

Black Rock Power PlantPlans abandoned. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

Blackwater USAMore Military Training in the California

Desert? (Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County.) Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

Blaeloch, JanineMore Solar Mythology

Widely stated myths about the necessity for de-velopment of large solar energy plants in unde-veloped desert areas. (Article), June, 2011 p.10

Mythical Mandate, A2005 Energy Policy Act clause often misquoted as

a mandate from Congress. (Article), March, 2011 p.12

Transforming the Politics of Big Solar

Changing renewable energy strategy to distrib-uted generation from large remote industrializa-tion of undisturbed public lands. (Article), March 2012 p.2

Blake, WilliamGeologic Map of Southern California, 1855.

(Map), June 2010 p.14BLMapproving solar power projects

Solar Thermal Power Plant Decisions (When, where and how of project decisions explained.) Sid Silliman (Article), September 2009 p.6

Decision process for actionsSpeak Your Mind and Be Heard (How the BLM

makes decisions.) Nada Culver (Article), June 15, 2007 p.3

Federal Judge Orders BLM to Control ORV Abuse BLM's Western Mojave route designation plan, and control of ORV abuse. Judge Illston's de-cision. (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Jim Kenna Selected as BLM's New California State Director (Current Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Promoting Community Participation BLM Ridge-crest's Steering Committee. Tom Budlong (Article), Fall 2005 p.12

Sense of Amazement and Pride for BLM and its Partners BLM's strategy for implementing the CDPA. Chris Roholt & Paul Brink (Article), Fall 2004 p.4

Susanville DistrictPlanning Initiated for Northern California &

Nevada Deserts (Northeast CA and northwest NV. Susanville BLM district.) Stan Weidert (Arti-cle), Winter 2006 p.12

Volunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-grams Use of volunteers to expand BLM land management effectivity. Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13

BLM Adopt-A-Cabin Program Makes for Rewarding ExperienceMinietta Cabin. Don Peterson (Trip Report), Spring

1999 p.17BLM Approves Illegal MineGold Quarry Mine in the Carlin Trend. (News Item),

Fall 2002 p.18BLM Completes Land Acquisition to Pro-tect EcosystemAdams/Sky Oaks property. (Current Issues), Septem-

ber, 2011 p.7BLM Director Opposes Listing Sage-Grouse(Kathleen Clark). (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

BLM Employee's Perspective, AThe NLCS from the BLM California Coordinator's

eyes. Paul Brink (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.2BLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting Standard"Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed

non-BLM monitoring reveals management prob-lems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habi-tat, etc. Jim Catlin (Article), December 2011 p.4


BLM implementation of the CDPASense of Amazement and Pride for BLM and its

Partners (BLM's strategy for implementing the CDPA.) Chris Roholt & Paul Brink (Article), Fall 2004 p.4

BLM Loses Power to Self-Approve Historic Preservation ActionsRelations with SHPO and NHPA. (News Item), Fall

2004 p.13BLM Releases 15-Year Strategy to Guide National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS)(Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

BLM to Gut WSA ProtectionConcerning game introduction to wilderness by fish

& game agencies. Tom Myers (Article), Spring 1999 p.5

BLM Turns Down Imperial Project Gold MineGlamis Gold's Imperial Mine. Edie Harmon (Article),

Spring 2001 p.10BLM Wilderness - Nevada's Hidden Trea-sureEffort to designate Nevada wildlands as Wilderness.

Marjorie L Sill (Article), July 1997 p.1BLM, El Centro Field OfficeDune Buggies at the Algodones Dunes

(Photo), Spring 2000 p.16Blocking Natural Desert FlowsEffects of 'chevron' dike protection in desert areas.

William H Schlesinger (Article), Spring 2003 p.12Blowing Dust in the WindSubtitle: Could the Salton Sea be the Next Owens

Lake?. Tom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.1Blue Lakes / Pine Forest Mountains Wilderness Study Area Backpack (NW Nevada)(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.15

Blue Lakes Ohhs & AhhsTrip report. Marty Kiel (Article), Fall/Winter 1999

p.19Blue Lakes WSANW Nevada

Pine Forest Recreation Area Enhancement Act Introduced (26,000 acres in the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek WSA, near Winnemucca, NV.) Marjorie L Sill (Article), March 2012 p.22

Blythe Intaglios(Photo), March, 2010 p.10

Blythe Solar Power Projectdelayed for over a year during switch to photo-

voltaic technologyRenewable Energy Update (Developments in

technology, economics, policies, biology drive changes.) Laura Cunningham (Article), Decem-ber 2011 p.1

sold to solarhybrid AGRenewable Energy Update (Developments in


Boarman, BillTortoise Shell

Photo of shell of immature tortoise killed by ravens. (Photo), Summer 2004 p.6

BodieCDPA Saves Bodie Ghost Town Noah Tilghman

(Article), Winter 2002 p.5Bodie Hills Study & Exploration(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.16

Bodie Hills WSAUnique Heritage with and Uncertain Future

(Bodie Hills. Wilderness quality lands threatened by gold mining.) Malcom Clark (Article), March, 2011 p.13

Bodie WSAMine Planned in Bodie WSA (Paramount Mine,

Paramount Gold Corp.) Emilie Strauss (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.4

Bond, AliceCalifornia Deserts and Economic Prosperity

(Article), September 2008 p.8Bonds, MonicaKern County Zones Favor Takings

Kern County Valley Floor Conservation Habitat Plan. (Article), Fall 2002 p.12

Vital Linkage at Tejon Ranch, ABiological linkages. (Article), Winter 2003 p.13

Bonfiglio, Brianv.p. of Blackwater USA

More Military Training in the California Desert? (Wind Zero proposed facility in Impe-rial County.) Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

Bono, MaryNeed for Restoring the Salton Sea, The

(Article), Summer 2004 p.4Water Transfer Threatens Salton Sea

(Article), Summer 2002 p.1Booth, HowardNifty NAFTA Nevada Shell Game

Bridge to replace Hoover Dam bottleneck. (Arti-cle), Spring 1999 p.4

Borchard, SteveNew Face of CDCA Seeks Balance (Profile of

Steve Borchard, new manager of BLM's California Desert District.) Bryn Jones (Article), Summer 2006 p.13

Border Fencetypes of (three)

Security and Environmental Stewardship Responaibility of the US Border Patrol Kevin Geller (Article), March 2009 p.1

waiver of environmenal lawsSecurity and Environmental Stewardship

Responaibility of the US Border Patrol Kevin Geller (Article), March 2009 p.1

Walling Off Our Southern Deserts (The US-Mex-ico boder fence. Is the cost too high?.) Scott Nicol (Article), December, 2010 p.6

Border PatrolJacumba Mountains


Southern Border and Blazing Sun (Observa-tions in the Yuha Desert, between San Diego and El Centro along the Mexican Border.) Craig Deutsche (Article), March 2009 p.14

Operation Gatekeeper (Effect of Border Patrol ef-forts to control illegal immigration.) Pamela Jahner (Article), Spring 1999 p.1

Operation Gatekeeper (Impact on cultural and natural resources on the US/Mexico border.) Jason Caffey, Margaret Hangan & Chris Knauf (Article), Winter 2002 p.8

Security and Environmental Stewardship Re-sponaibility of the US Border Patrol Kevin Geller (Article), March 2009 p.1

USBP and BLM Forge Unlikely Partnership Robert Haggerty (Article), Fall 2000 p.8

Border Patrol Impacts in the Jacumba WildernessMargaret Hangan (Article), Fall 2000 p.10

Borderlands BonanzaJacumba, Coyote Mountains, Mexican border. Nick

Ervin (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.18Boston Globe,Invasive Grasses Making the Mojave a Tinder-

boxThreat to native species not accustomed to fire.

(Article), Winter 2002 p.10Boxer Introduces California's Wild Her-itage ActTerry Frewin (Article), Fall 2002 p.1

Boyle, BarbaraEnergy Related Provisions of S.2921

In the California Desert Protection Act of 2010. In-cludes summary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Permitting. (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Sierra Club Supports Mandatory Wind Guide-lines for Wildlife Avoidance, Minimization, and MitigationLetter from Michael Brune, Executive Director of

the Sierra Club, to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Others wanted voluntary guidelines. (Letter), March 2012 p.10

Bransfield, RayResources of the Ft. Irwin Proposed Expansion

Area(Article), Summer 2001 p.15

Brassica TournefortiiInvasive Sahara Mustard (Brassica Tournefortii.)

Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.19Breceda, RicardoRicardo Breceda, Accidental Artist, by Diana

Lindsay (Large metal sculptures in the desert near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.) Craig Deutsche (Book Review), December 2011 p.8

Bridge Canyon Wildernesswilderness management plan


Briggs mineexpansion may be prevented

State Mining and Geology Board

Tough New Regulations (Open-pit backfill regulations.) Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Little Petroglyph Canyon & Briggs Mine Tour (Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Little Petroglyph Canyon (China Lake NWC) & Briggs Mine Tour (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Panamint Mountains Overview of the Briggs Mine (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.19

Panamint Valley Briggs Mine Surprise Canyon Backpack (Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley Outing Emphasizes the Issues (Briggs Mine in the Panamints, Slate Range Wilder-ness proposal, Surprise Canyon.) Bob Ellis (Arti-cle), Summer 2002 p.8

Panamint Valley vs Briggs Gold Mine carcamp (Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.17

Panamint Valley vs. Briggs Gold Mine carcamp (Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley, Briggs Gold Mine, Surprise Canyon Backpack (Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

Briggs Mine Plans ExpansionTom Budlong (Article), Fall 2001 p.1

Briggs Mine UpdateStan Haye (Article), July 1997 p.7

Bright Star Service and Hike(Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.16

Brink, PaulBLM Employee's Perspective, A

The NLCS from the BLM California Coordinator's eyes. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.2

California BLM's Paul Brink Receives NLCS Leadership Award (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

Sense of Amazement and Pride for BLM and its PartnersBLM's strategy for implementing the CDPA. (Arti-

cle), Fall 2004 p.4Bristlecone Pines & Barcroft Lab(Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.17(Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.16

BristleconesHigh Life Among the Ancients (Bristlecone pines

in the White Mountains.) Andrea Leigh (Article), Fall 2002 p.4

White Mountain & Ancient Forest Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.12

Bristol MountainsBuilding a Radioactive Highway (Project Plow-

share's plan to excavate I-40 through the Bristol Mtns with 23 simultaneous nuclear explosions.) Howard Wilshire (Article), Spring 2001 p.9

Bristol ValleySUV Desert (Synopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history.)

Bob Ellis (Article), Spring 2000 p.1Brodo, Irwin MLichens of the Desert

Air quality monitors. (Article), Winter 2003 p.3Brooks, MattNon-native Grass Invasions and Fire in the Mo-

jave Desert(Article), Winter 2001 p.16


Brown, BrianAmargosa River Proposal

Wild and Scenic River designation. (Article), Fall 2003 p.5

China Ranch. A Welcome Oasis in the DesertEnvironmentally responsible date farm on the

Amargosa River. (Article), June, 2011 p.4Muddy Waters in the Amargosa Region

Solar Power Problems - competing for water with other uses in the Amargosa. (Article), March 2009 p.2

Brownlie, William RControlling Salinity in the Salton Sea

(Article), Summer 2002 p.4Brownridge, DennisRestoring the 'Eternal Silence' to the Grand

CanyonAircraft noise. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.10

Brown's Spring, NVShown on map

Old Spanish Trail, The (Tracking the 19th cen-tury trade route between Santa Fe and Los An-geles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hidden Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos.) Jack Prichett & Scott Smith (Article), March 2012 p.1

Brune, MichaelSierra Club Supports Mandatory Wind Guide-

lines for Wildlife Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation (Letter from Michael Brune, Exec-utive Director of the Sierra Club, to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Others wanted voluntary guidelines.) Barbara Boyle (Letter), March 2012 p.10

Brusha, RonMuddy Mountains Desert Study Trip

(Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.21Budlong, TomBriggs Mine Plans Expansion

(Article), Fall 2001 p.1Challenges Await at Surprise Canyon

EIS to analyze 4WD access being prepared. (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #1 p.13

Great Falls BasinFrom the interior, looking east. (Photo), Septem-

ber, 2011 p.9Imbalance of Priorities

Conglomerate Mesa. (Article), Dec 2008 p.18Mine Expansion in Panamint Valley

Briggs Mine's attempts to expand the Briggs Mine. (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.9

Promoting Community ParticipationBLM Ridgecrest's Steering Committee. (Article),

Fall 2005 p.12Sightseeing Airtours over Death Valley

Deciding airtour frequency and locations. With map of current airtour paths. (Article), Decem-ber, 2010 p.12

Solar (and Other) Power Plant RatingsYou need to know this. Capacity Factor, mislead-

ing output ratings. (Article), Dec 2009 p.14Some Thoughts on Off Road Vehicles

(Commentary), Summer 2005 p.18Surprise Canyon Motoring History

(Article), Spring 2006 p.4Tough New Regulations

Open-pit backfill regulations. (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Watts and Watt-hoursYou need to know this. What these terms are.

(Sidebar), Dec 2009 p.17What Fate for Surprise Canyon

Rare jewel in the Death Valley region, threatened by off-road vehicles. (Article), Summer 2005 p.8

Budweiser Spring(Photo), September, 2011 p.10

Building a Radioactive HighwayProject Plowshare's plan to excavate I-40 through

the Bristol Mtns with 23 simultaneous nuclear ex-plosions. Howard Wilshire (Article), Spring 2001 p.9

Buono, FrankBill Threatens Joshua Tree Wilderness

Mary Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in Joshua Tree NP. (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

Burns Rider to the Wild Horse and Burro ActWild Horse and Burro Legacy (Managing wild

horses and burros on public lands.) Alex Neibergs (Article), September, 2010 p.3

BurrosInvasive Species from Tamarisk to Burros

(Burro removal status, efforts, ….) George Barnes & Steve Tabor (Article), Spring 1999 p.9

Status in the Mojave National PreserveFirst Ten Years of the Mojave National Pre-

serve Mary Martin (Article), Fall 2005 p.3Voracious Long-ears Threaten Wildlife Refuge

(Burros, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.) Renee L Robichaud (Article), Fall 2001 p.7

Wild Horse and Burro ActWild Horse and Burro Legacy (Managing wild


Burros Burros EverywhereBurros on desert lands. Stan Haye (Article), Winter

1998 p.4Burros in DVNPTo Bruce Babbit, Sec'y of Interior, requesting control

of burros in DVNP. Edgar Wayburn, M.D (Letter), April 1997 p.9

Burrtec Waste IndustriesLandfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of

Trash Near the Salton Sea (Imperial County gets big money to take more trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high.) Terry Weiner & Linda Lou True (Article), December 2011 p.6

Bush Gives Risky Approval - Yucca Moun-tainRalph Landers (Article), Spring 2002 p.1

Bush's War on the EnvironmentElden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2003 p.2

Butterfield, ScottOne Size Does Not Fit All

Cattle grazing as a management tool in the Car-rizo Plain NM. (Article), September 2008 p.16

Buxton, CindyLanscrape to Landscape

Student Conservation Association land rehabs. (Article), Spring 2003 p.11


Bybee, DavePanamint Mountains Desert Study & Monitor-

ingBallarat, Pauline Esteves, Molly Dufort, Pleasant

Canyon, South Park Canyon. (Trip Report), Win-ter 1998 p.18

-C-CAASPArchaeological Site Stewards (The California Ar-

chaeological Site Stewardship Program.) Beth & Chris Padon (Article), Summer 2003 p.8

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife RefugeSonoran Despoblado (El Camino del Diablo in

Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.) Robin Green (Article), Summer 2002 p.10

Cachora, LoreyCultural Metaphors Embody Running Man

Quechan sacred area. (Article), Spring 2003 p.7Cactus MineKern Co., CA


Cactus Snatchers CaughtBarrel cactus poached to make candy (biznaga). Eric

Inman (Article), Summer 2000 p.1CactusnappersCactus thieves jailed. (News Item), Spring 2000 p.4

Cadiz Land Co.SUV Desert (Synopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history.)

Bob Ellis (Article), Spring 2000 p.1Cadiz Project / Iron Mountains Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.19

Cadiz Protest Period Reopened - Coalition Files Additional Comments(News Item), Spring 2002 p.11

Cadiz ValleyThere's Green in Them Thar Hills (Cadiz Valley

Water.) Stan Epperle (Article), July 1997 p.6Cadiz Valley Conservation, Recovery and Storage ProjectSolution to California's water woes, or, speculative

water grab? Numerous environmental concrerns. Seth Shteir (Article), December 2011 p.10

Cadiz Water(News Item), Fall 2000 p.6(News Item), Summer 2000 p.5Subtitle: Good Dry-year Planning, or Water Grab.

John Kincel (Article), Spring 2000 p.17Cadiz Water Grab(News Item), Summer 2002 p.20Problems with the proposed Cadiz water project. El-

den Hughes (Article), Winter 2001 p.3Cadiz water projectAsking the Right Questions (Cadiz Water Grab.)

Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2001 p.10Grab for Desert Waters, The (Cadiz Inc. and

Southern California water issues.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2002 p.10

latest scheme to pump public fossil water from the Mojave desert

Public Water for Private Profit (Cadiz, Inc. re-turns to the desert.) Bob Ellis (Article), Septem-ber 2009 p.4

MWD Says "No!" to Cadiz Project Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Norton, Gale, Letter to (Cadiz water project.) Di-ane Feinstein (Letter), Fall 2001 p.11

Cadiz, Inc.Supplemental EIS. (News Item), Spring 2000 p.4

Cady Mountains Desert Study & Carcamp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Cady Mountains WSAHidden Valley in Cady Mountains WSA Elden

Hughes (Photo), Summer 2000 p.CenterfoldViewed from Afton Gorge. Elden Hughes (Photo),

Summer 2000 p.CenterfoldCaffey, JasonOperation Gatekeeper

Impact on cultural and natural resources on the US/Mexico border. (Article), Winter 2002 p.8

Cagle, FredAir Quality in Imperial County

It can get worse. (Article), September, 2010 p.10Farewll to Dr. Fred Cagle (Fred's passing in April,

2011.) (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8Geothermal Power in Imperial Valley

Subtitle: 'Only as clean as the corporation and the fluid source allow.' Information on Imperial geo-thermal, and geothermal in general. (Article), December, 2010 p.1

Cahuilla (Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area)Off-Roaders in the Driver's Seat (Desert Cahuilla

Prehistoric Area.) Lawrence Hogue (Article), Dec 2007 p.11

Cahuilla IndiansSouthern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on

map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8Calico Solar ProjectUpdate on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-

dustrial size renewable energy projects in the desert.) (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Califorinia Deserts - An Ecological Redis-covery, TheEcological relations in CA desert - interaction of or-

ganisms, including humans. 365 pages, U of Cal Press. Bruce M Pavlik (Book Review), September 2008 p.1

California Archaeological Site Stewardship Pro-gramCASSP Volunteers Help Protect Archaelogical

and Historic Resources (The California Archaeo-logical Site Stewardship Program. Volunteers mon-itor arch sites.) Beth & Chris Padon (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.6

California BLM's Paul Brink Receives NLCS Leadership Award(Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

California dandelionSuit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego


California Department of Parks & RecreationGreene, Daphne


Worrisome New Partnership, A (Illegal off-road vehicle use and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.) Karen Schambach (Ar-ticle), Dec 2007 p.1

California Desert & Mountain Heritage Act (HR3682)Wilderness Legislation in Riverside County

(190,000 acre proposal.) (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

California Desert Land AcquisitionAcquisition of Catellus lands by Wildlands Conser-

vancy. (Article), Spring 1999 p.3Appropriation for Catellus land acquisition. (News

Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11Federal budget. (Issues Update), Summer 1999 p.2Land ownership status, including Catellus Corp, in

Mojave Desert area. (Map), Summer 1999 p.Cen-terfold

California Desert Land Acquisition, Final PhasingLands transferred by Catellus Development to fed-

eral ownership. (Map), Spring 2000 p.CenterfoldCalifornia Desert Land Acquistion, Re-maining PropertiesLands transferred by Catellus Development to fed-

eral ownership. (Map), Summer 2000 p.CenterfoldCalifornia Desert Managers Group An-nounces New Website(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.7

California Desert MiracleBy Frank Wheat. John Robinson (Book Review), Win-

ter 1998-1999 p.10Celebrating Frank Wheat's Miracle (Near com-

pletion of Wheat's book "California Desert Mira-cle".) Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.10

California Desert National ParksA mining update. Mine threats in National Parks. He-

len Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.4California Desert Protection ActFlawed Panamint Range Mining Activity Re-

port (BLM's inaccurate CDPA Section 106 report.) (News Item), Fall 2005 p.14

maturingNew Oak Tree, A (California Desert Protection

Act--- a ten-year old oak on its way to maturity.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.2

Ten-year anniversary celebration. Diane Feinstein (Article), Fall 2004 p.1

California Desert Protection Act of 2010Desert Wilderness Bill at Last (California Desert

Protection Act of 2010 - genesis and details.) Mon-ica Argandoña & Ryan Henson (Article), March, 2010 p.4

Energy Related Provisions of S.2921 (In the Cal-ifornia Desert Protection Act of 2010. Includes summary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Per-mitting.) Craig Deutsche & Barbara Boyle (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Progress on the Mother Road (History and fu-ture. Catellus lands, imminent legislation.) Elden Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1

California Desert Protection Act Turns 10Synopsis of passage of the CDPA. Jim Dodson (Arti-

cle), Fall 2004 p.3California Desert TrailKelso Dunes to Halloran Summit Backpack

(California Desert Trail, Segments L,M,N,O.) George Huxtable (Trip Report), Spring 2006 p.18

California Desert Wilderness AreasCoso Range Wilderness. Terry Frewin (Article), Sum-

mer 2004 p.19California Deserts and Economic Prosper-ityAlice Bond & Michelle Haefele (Article), September

2008 p.8California Energy Commissionapproving solar power projects

Solar Thermal Power Plant Decisions (When, where and how of project decisions explained.) Sid Silliman (Article), September 2009 p.6

Let's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary (Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review.) Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

may get authority for photovoltaic, in addition to 50MW thermal, renewable energy projectsRenewable Energy Update (Developments in


Planned Energy Corridors May Threaten Public Lands (Proposed energy corridors through wilder-ness, roadless areas, WSAs.) Geary Hund (Article), Summer 2006 p.1

California Fish & Game Wildlife PlanDraft plan, five years in the making. (Current Is-

sues), September 16, 2006 p.7California Land Acquisition - Telling the StoryThe story of whirlwind lobbying in DC with desert

tortoises - how it was done. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 1999 p.16

California Must Save the Salton SeaElden Hughes (Commentary), Winter 2004 #1 p.19

California Native Plant Society Searches for Rare TreasureDiscoveries in the Desert. Expanding the search for

rare plants. Duncan Bell & Amber Swanson (Arti-cle), June, 2011 p.1

California Off-Highway Vehicle Program at Age 35Current problems and issues with the program.

Terry Weiner (Article), September 16, 2006 p.1California Poppys in the Antelope ValleyMotorsports park halted. (News Item), December,

2010 p.10California State Parks Planning for the Desert CahuillaMangement Plan. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.4

California Wild Heritage ActBoxer Introduces California's Wild Heritage

Act Terry Frewin (Article), Fall 2002 p.1


California Wild Heritage CampaignVolunteers Critical to Wilderness (Role of volun-

teers in defining, encouraging and maintaining wilderness.) Bryn Jones (Article), Fall 2005 p.17

California's Unique Theater of StonePreserving Red Rock Canyon. Mark Faull (Article),

Dec 2008 p.8Call to Action, ADesert residents fight to protect private and public

lands from ORV abuse. San Bernardino County regulations. Philip M Klasky (Article), June 15, 2007 p.18

Call to Action, for Energy DemocracyFrom Solar Done Right. Call for renewable energy

techniques such as distributed generation, conser-vation, and use of previously disturbed lands in-stead of industrialization of pristine open public lands. Solar Done Right (Editorial), March 2012 p.12

Calling All Fools: Lose an Hour, Hike a PeakTelescope Peak. (Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999

p.16Camino del Diablo, ElSonoran Despoblado (El Camino del Diablo in


Can We Save the Delta?US, Mexico, the Colorado River Delta. Jennifer Pitt

(Article), Spring 2002 p.7Canfield, SkipDark Horizons

The Darkest Spot in the Contiguous US (Northern Nevada). (Article), June 2009 p.6

Canyon Resources Stock Drops Nearly 53 Percent in NovemberResult of Montana initiative. (News Item), Winter

2004 #2 p.5CanyonlandsNatural Bridges & Canyonlands Vicinity Car-

camp (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21Capacity Factor of power plantsSolar (and Other) Power Plant Ratings (You

need to know this. Capacity Factor, misleading output ratings.) Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2009 p.14

Capitol Reef N.P. Exploratory(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.19

CARB (California Air Resources Board)Decentralized, Renewable Power (A first priority

for California. Review of decentralized energy poli-cies and goals.) Al Weintraub & Robert Freehling (Article), September, 2010 p.13

Carcamp and Dayhikes in the Panamint MountainsWildrose and Telescope Peaks. (Outings Notice),

March, 2008 p.21Smoke Creek Desert Wilderness Complex(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17

Carey's Castle / Welcome Stranger Mine Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.11

Carizzo Plain DevelopmentsResource Management Plan, mineral development.

(News Item), Summer 2006 p.7Carlin TrendDebt of Mining the Carlin Trend Tom Myers (Ar-

ticle), Fall 2002 p.17Carpenter-Hughes, PattyDesert Report's New Managing Editor

Craig Duetsche. A thanks from Patty & Elden Hughes. (Editorial), Spring 2006 p.2

Littlest Lobbyists, TheElden & Patty Hughes enlisting desert tortoise as

CDPA lobbyists. (Article), Fall 2004 p.11Remembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Tortoise Who Made an Impact, A

Peewee the tortoise, lobbyist for the CDPA. (Arti-cle), Winter 2003 p.7

Carrizo Canyon Tamarisk Removal Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall 2001 p.17

Carrizo Gorge / Coyote Mtns / Sawtooth Mtns Wilderness Areas Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Carrizo Gorge Poses Risk to Peninsular Bighorn SheepDavid Hogan (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Carrizo PlainRecent developments to the National Monument.

(Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.7Carrizo Plain National Monument(Map), June, 2008 p.13Antelope Protection Carcamp (Carrizo Plain.)

(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.16Birds, Flowers and Fences in the Carrizo (Out-

ings Notice), March, 2008 p.20Birds, Flowers and Fences in the Carrizo (Re-

move fences to support Pronghorn, and, Spring in the Carrizo.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

BLM plans to create management plan without an EIS. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.15

Carrizo Plain, The (History and description of the Carrizo Plain.) Craig Deutsche (Article), Summer 2004 p.10

Darkling Developments on the Plain (Energy de-velopment plans on the Carrizo Plain.) Cal French (Article), June, 2008 p.12

Economic Benefits of Wilderness (Wilderness Society report on the benefits of the Carrizo Plain National Monument.) (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18

Exploring the Carrizo Plain Joe Fontaine (Article), Spring 2000 p.23

grazing onGrazing on Public Lands (From the perspective

of a rancher.) Art Steinbeck (Article), March 2012 p.3

Holiday Service in Carrizo Plain National Mon-ument (Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21

Management Plan for the Carrizo Plain (BLM decides to analyze the Carrizo with an EIS.) (Cur-rent Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Millions of Years Old, but Endangered Today (Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain.) Kathy Sharum (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

Monument Advisory Committee (MAC)


Last of the Central Valley Grasslands (Carrizo Plain National Monument.) Cal French (Article), March 15, 2007 p.6

New National Monument. Joe Fontaine & Cal French (Article), Spring 2001 p.1

One Size Does Not Fit All (Cattle grazing as a management tool in the Carrizo Plain NM.) Caro-line E Christian, Lawrence Saslaw & Scott Butter-field (Article), September 2008 p.16

Past accomplishments, future plans. Johna Hurl (Arti-cle), March, 2010 p.22

Plan that is Working, A (Carrizo Plain National Monument.) (Article), Summer 2004 p.11

Planning forLast of the Central Valley Grasslands (Carrizo

Plain National Monument.) Cal French (Article), March 15, 2007 p.6

Pronghorn Antelope Protection in the Carrizo Plain (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Pronghorn Antelope Protection in the Carrizo Plain (Carrizo NM fence removal.) (Outings No-tice), Summer 2006 p.17

Pronghorn of the Carrizo Plain (Ancient Survivor - Modern Mystery. Why the population decline?.) Diego Johnson (Article), September, 2010 p.16

Pronghorn on the Carrizo Plain National Monu-ment (Subtitle: Success Despite Manmade Obsta-cles.) Alice Koch (Article), Spring 2005 p.3

Service and Celebration on the Carrizo Plain (Barbed wire fence removal.) (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.20


(Map), Winter 2004 #2 p.10Solid Plan for the Carrizo Plain (Draft EIS / Man-

agement Plan issued.) (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Volunteer renovation of lookoutPublic Service on Public Lands (National Pub-

lic Lands Days. Four service trips. Mojave Na-tional Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout.) Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche, Philip M Klasky & Rich Juricich (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Carrizo Plain National Monument RMP Fi-nalized(Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Carrizo Plain National Monument Service Trip(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Carrizo Plain National Monument, Holiday Service Trip(Outings Notice), Fall 2005 p.20

Carrizo Plain NM, Antelope Protectoin Work Party / Carcamp(Outings Notice), September 2008 p.20

Carrizo Plain NM, Holiday Service(Outings Notice), September 2008 p.20

Carrizo Plain Pronghorn Antelope Protec-tion, Carcamp and Work Party(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.20

Carrizo Plain Service and Celebration(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.17

Carrizo Plain Service Trip & Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Carrizo Plain Study Trip & Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.9(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Carrizo Plain, Birds, Flowers and Fences(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

Carrizo Plain, Flowers, Birds and Geology(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Carrizo Plain, TheHistory and description of the Carrizo Plain. Craig

Deutsche (Article), Summer 2004 p.10Carrizo Plains Service Trip(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.20

Carrizo Planning on ScheduleProgress of Management Plans for the Carrizo Plain

National Monument. (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Carrizo, Service and Hiking(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.15

Carrizo, Service and Hiking in the(Outings Notice), September 2008 p.20

Carson, LindaVallecito Ranch

Subtitle: Pristine Desert Habitat. (Acquisition op-portunity). (Article), Fall 2003 p.8

Cartago Springs Lake Acquired at Owens LakeMike Prather (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.6

Caruthers Canyonpotential open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine

California Desert National Parks (A mining update. Mine threats in National Parks.) Helen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.4

CASSP Volunteers Help Protect Archael-ogical and Historic ResourcesThe California Archaeological Site Stewardship Pro-

gram. Volunteers monitor arch sites. Beth & Chris Padon (Article), September, 2011 p.6

Catellus CorporationBiggest Land Transaction Since the Spanish

Land Grants (Wildlands Conservancy's proposed purchase of Catellus properties.) Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

California Desert Land Acquisition (Acquisition of Catellus lands by Wildlands Conservancy.) (Arti-cle), Spring 1999 p.3

California Desert Land Acquisition (Appropria-tion for Catellus land acquisition.) (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

California Desert Land Acquisition (Land owner-ship status, including Catellus Corp, in Mojave Desert area.) (Map), Summer 1999 p.Centerfold

California Desert Land Acquisition, Final Phas-ing (Lands transferred by Catellus Development to federal ownership.) (Map), Spring 2000 p.Center-fold

California Desert Land Acquistion, Remaining Properties (Lands transferred by Catellus Devel-opment to federal ownership.) (Map), Summer 2000 p.Centerfold


Giant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness (Catellus land transfer to Federal ownership, wilderness.) Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 2000 p.3

Lands to be protected by CDPA10Mother Road becomes Mojave Trails (Califor-

nia Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein bill), description of major features.) Elden Hughes (Article), March, 2010 p.1

Major Land Purchase (Catellus land bought by Wildlands Conservancy.) Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 2003 p.1

Tortoises Crack DC's Hard Shell (Elden & Patty Hughes' tortoises lobbying in Washington DC in support of Catellus Corp land acquisition.) Joan Lowy (Article), Summer 1999 p.Centerfold

Wildlands Conservancyparticipation in land transfer

Victory for the Desert (Catellus properties transferred to NPS, BLM.) Elden Hughes (Arti-cle), Summer 2000 p.1

Catellus Land Acquisitions(News Item), Fall 2000 p.6(News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

Catellus Land PurchaseNew California Gold Rush, The (Review of the

Catellus Land Purchase, and need for a regional al-ternative energy EIS.) April Sall (Article), March, 2008 p.6

Catellus Landsinclusion in RETI process

How Much "Big Solar" Must the Desert Suf-fer? (An indictment of the RETI process.) Ed Mainland (Article), June 2009 p.1

Threat of solar energy development onProgress on the Mother Road (History and fu-

ture. Catellus lands, imminent legislation.) El-den Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1

Cates, BobJoshua Tree Celebrates National Park Anniver-

sary, Minerva Hoyt(Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.6

Where Is It? (Dumbo Rock Formation)(Desert Knowledge), Fall 2005 p.20

Cathedral Gorge State Park Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17

Cathton InvestmentsHuge Victory in Coachella Valley (Deal not con-

summated.) (Errata), Winter 2004 #1 p.12Huge Victory in Coachella Valley (Nature Con-

servancy to buy Cathton Investments.) (Article), Fall 2003 p.1

Catlin, JimBLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting

Standard"Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." De-

tailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc. (Article), December 2011 p.4

Cave Valley, NVNevada Water Update (Current Issues), March,

2008 p.11

CDCA Plan Amendment, March 2003ORV Designation Impacts Cultural Resources

(Critical review of BLM California Desert District ORV designation.) Thomas F King (Article), Spring 2004 p.3

CDPACelebrating CDPA's 5th Anniversary Elden

Hughes (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1CDPA MemoriesMemories of CDPA passage, Panamint Valley, and

marriage in Ballarat. Stan & Jeannie Haye (Article), Fall 2004 p.5

CDPA Saves Bodie Ghost TownNoah Tilghman (Article), Winter 2002 p.5

CDPA, 8th AnniversaryCongratulatory letter. Bill Clinton (Letter), Fall 2002

p.2Celebrate Independence Day in Wild, Un-crowded Nevada(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20

Celebrating CDPA's 5th AnniversaryElden Hughes (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1

Celebrating Frank Wheat's MiracleNear completion of Wheat's book "California Desert

Miracle". Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.10

Celebrating the VolunteersVolunteers working for passage of the CDPA. Judy

Anderson (Article), Fall 2004 p.10Cellarius, DorisIsn't it About Time to Renegotiate the 1872

Mining Law?(Editorial), Fall 2001 p.14

Centennial Canyon Rock ArtTerry Frewin (Photo), Summer 2004 p.19

Center for Biological DiversitySolar Truce on Carrizo Plain (Topaz signs agree-

ment with Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, Cen-ter for Biological Diversity.) (Current Issues), Sep-tember, 2011 p.7

Central Valley Smog(News Item), Fall 2003 p.9

Centrocercus urophasianusFish and Wildlife Considering New Sage-

Grouse Listing (Discussion of efforts to list the Greater Sage Grouse as an endangered species.) John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2004 p.7

Challenges Await at Surprise CanyonEIS to analyze 4WD access being prepared. Tom

Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.13Changes Abound for Desert Dwelling SCA CrewsA Spring "hitch" in the Golden Valley Wilderness.

Reptiles, flowers and friends. Mattie Shields (Arti-cle), December 2011 p.3

Charpied, DonnaEagle Mountain Dump Lawsuit Part I, The

(Article), Spring 2001 p.12Eagle Mountain Dump Lawsuit, Part 2

(Article), Summer 2001 p.12Eagle Mountain Dump Suffers Major Defeat

(Article), Winter 2006 p.1


Environmental Justice Short CircuitedEagle Mountain environmental situation. (Article),

September 2008 p.12Once They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye

Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed de-velopment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes. (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

Charpied, Donna & LarryDonna and Larry Charpied Honored (The Min-

erva Hoyt award, for leading opposition to the Ea-gle Mountain dump.) (Article), Spring 2006 p.7

Charpied, LarryOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye

Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed de-velopment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes. (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

ChemgoldImperial County gold mine

Ecologically Disastrous Mining Proposal Spotlights Corporate Welfare (The Chem-gold open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine in Impe-rial County.) Nick Ervin (Article), July 1997 p.14

Glamis Imperial Gold Mineas Chemgold

Fort Irwin, Tortoise, Chemgold - When Things Get Quiet (Keep active.) Elden Hughes (Article), July 1997 p.6

Chevron dikes in the desertecological effects of

Blocking Natural Desert Flows (Effects of 'chevron' dike protection in desert areas.) William H Schlesinger (Article), Spring 2003 p.12

Chicken Water Spring(Photo), September, 2011 p.2

ChildrenDown Home Learning (Children and the Natural

World - educating children about nature.) Pat Flanagan (Article), June 2010 p.2

Chimney Peak WildernessSouthern Sierra (West Side) Management Plan

(EA out for review: Wilderness areas: Chimney Peak, Domeland, Kiavah, Owens Peak, Sacatar Trail.) (Article), Spring 1999 p.18

China LakePetroglyphs

In the Moccasins of the Artist (Petroglyphs in Big and Little Petroglyph Canyons, China Lake.) Craig Deutsche (Article), Winter 2006 p.3

China Lake NAWS, Good Steward of Mate-rial CultureHistoric resources of a restricted area, by its chief

archeologist. Russell L Kaldenberg (Article), Sep-tember 2007 p.4

China RanchRestoring Sanity Back to Nitre (Stabilizing an

historic house at China Ranch.) Sarah Cunkleman (Article), Spring 2001 p.3

China Ranch tour (Amargosa Conser-vancy)(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.16

China Ranch. A Welcome Oasis in the DesertEnvironmentally responsible date farm on the Amar-

gosa River. Brian Brown (Article), June, 2011 p.4Christian, Caroline EOne Size Does Not Fit All


Christian, MathewUse of Publicly Owned Land

Potential Las Vegas airports on public land. (Arti-cle), Summer 2004 p.3

Christmas CanyonHistoric Preservation (ORV event destruction in

Christmas Canyon.) (News Item), Fall 2001 p.10Christmas Canyon Archaeological Sur-prisesRussell L Kaldenberg (Article), Spring 2003 p.3

Chromium 6 Cleanup Affects Native Sa-cred SitePG&E's groundwater cleanup near Topock. Courtney

Ann Coyle (Article), Summer 2005 p.5Chromium 6 Plume in Needles is 55 Feet From Colorado RiverSource is PG&E facility at Topock. Details of the

problem and solution. Metropolitan Water District (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Chuckwalla ValleySublime to Surreal: East of Joshua Tree Na-

tional Park (Proposals run amok: Solar panels, hydro pumped power, garbage dump.) (Current Is-sues), June, 2008 p.18

Cibola NWRSaving the Forgotten Colorado River (Between

Blythe and Yuma.) Craig Deutsche & Gary Niles (Article), Spring 2005 p.17

Cienega de Santa ClaraSolution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy

(Yuma Desalting Plant and preservation of the Cienega de Santa Clara.) David S 'Sid' Wilson (Arti-cle), Spring 2006 p.3

Cinder Cones National Natural Landmarkpotential mine


Cipra, MikeInterview with Superintendent Curt Sauer

Joshua Tree National Park in 2009. (Interview), September 2009 p.8

JT Reynolds Reflects on His CareerTribute to a Dedicated Public Servant. (Article),

March 2009 p.8Protecting the Natural Sounds of Death Valley

Air Tours over Death Valley National Park. (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.2

Public Service on Public LandsNational Public Lands Days. Four service trips.

Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout. (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Time Runs OutCalifornia Wilderness Coalition's wilderness pro-

posals. (Article), Dec 2008 p.16


Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 200222 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of


440,000 Acres of Wilderness (Clark Co., NV, SB 2612.) John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2002 p.1

Clark County, NVWilderness Victory (Clark County, Nevada,

450,000 Ac new wilderness.) John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Clark MountainMike McWherter (Photo), Summer 2000 p.1

Clark, MalcomUnique Heritage with and Uncertain Future

Bodie Hills. Wilderness quality lands threatened by gold mining. (Article), March, 2011 p.13

Clarke, ChrisIvanpah Solar Energy Facility

Subtitle: 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking ceremony. General parameters. Construction to date. (Article), December, 2010 p.3

Clean Air ActDepartment of Defense Exemptions (Request

for environmental law exemptions.) Sarah Mat-sumoto (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Cleanup at Surprise Canyon(Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Cleghorn Lakes Wilderness Work, Study, Hike, Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.18

Clendenen, DavidSan Emigdio Blue, The

Endangered butterfly. (Article), Summer 2003 p.3Stop Development of Tejon Mountain Village

(Article), Winter 2006 p.5Tejon Ranch Company's Application for a Per-

mit to Harm Condors(Article), Winter 2006 p.4

Volunteers at Wind Wolves Preserve(Article), Fall 2005 p.16

Wind Wolves PreserveOverview and history of. (Article), Winter 2004 #2

p.10Climate ChangeLinking Fragmented Habitats (Protecting desert

wildlife in the face of climate change.) Kristeen Penrod, Wayne Spencer & Esther Rubin (Article), Dec 2008 p.14

Climate Change - What's AheadJohn Hiatt (Article), September 2009 p.14

Climate Change and the California Desert ConferenceMarch 2010 sponsored by NPCA and Defenders of

Wildlife. (Current Issues), March, 2010 p.19Climate Change, Energy and the DesertReport of Apr 2008 workshop - Desert Managers

Group and U/AZ Extension. Where are we headed?. Debra Hughson (Article), June, 2008 p.6

Clinton, BillCDPA, 8th Anniversary

Congratulatory letter. (Letter), Fall 2002 p.2

Clover Mountains WildernessNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress




Coachella ValleyHabitiat Conservation Plan

Balancing Economic & Ecological Sustain-ability (Overview and history of the Coachella Valley Habitiat Conservation Plan.) Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Article), June 15, 2007 p.4

Joshua Hills DevelopmentHuge Victory in Coachella Valley (Deal not

consummated.) (Errata), Winter 2004 #1 p.12Huge Victory in Coachella Valley (Nature Con-


Leapfrog Development is Out of Bounds (Coachella Valley.) Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2001 p.5

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep at the Brink of Ex-tinction Jonathon Cook (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Plan for Coachella Valley, A (To protect biological diversity.) Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2002 p.13

protection of open lands inFriends of the Desert Mountains Receive

Landscape Stewardship Award (Current Is-sues), June 2010 p.11

Status of the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (after Desert Hot Springs withdrew). (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.7

Coachella Valley Fringe Toed Lizard(Photo), Spring 2000 p.1

Coachella Valley Mountains ConservancyA partnership for protection. Bill Havert (Article),

Dec 2009 p.16Coal-Fired Power Plant Threatens Black Rock DesertShaaron Netherton (Article), Spring 2005 p.1

Coal-fired Power Plants in NevadaJohn Hiatt (Article), March, 2008 p.3

Coalition Vows to Block New CityJoshua Hills, adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joan Taylor (Article), Summer 2002 p.14Coates, RobertProtecting the Sky Island

Sierra San Pedro Martir. (Article), June 2010 p.12Colorado RiverArundo Donax: Its Impact on the Lower Col-

orado River (Invasive perennial grass.) John A Laccinole (Article), September 2009 p.10

as a water sourceJoined at the Hip (The relation between water

supplies and power generation.) John Hiatt (Arti-cle), Dec 2008 p.2

Decline of Species in the Colorado River (Changing conditions, management priorities, ….) Pamela Hyde (Article), Spring 2003 p.4

delta


Can We Save the Delta? (US, Mexico, the Col-orado River Delta.) Jennifer Pitt (Article), Spring 2002 p.7

Conservation of the Colorado River Delta Francisco Zamora & Steve Cornelius (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.8

Miraculous Rebirth (The Colorado River delta.) Jennifer Pitt (Article), Spring 2002 p.5

Ecosystems Re-created in the Colorado River Delta Edward P Glenn (Article), Spring 2002 p.4

ESA and the Colorado River System (Article), Spring 2003 p.5

Focus on the Colorado River, an Overview William Rinne (Article), Spring 2002 p.3

Gary Niles' involvment in lower Colorado River pro-tectionLittle People who do Big Things (Individual

efforts from non-traditional environmentalists.) Craig Deutsche (Article), June 15, 2007 p.8

Is the Lower Colorado Doomed? (The delta, starving for water taken from upstream.) Jennifer Pitt (Article), Summer 2005 p.1

Land of Green Lagoons (Colorado River Delta.) Kara Gillon (Article), Spring 2001 p.6

Law and the River, The (Colorado River, Interior Sec'y Norton cuts water supply.) Antonio Rossman (Article), Spring 2003 p.10

Lower Colorado River Protection Act of 2009, HR3481 (Water quality. Introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Managing the Colorado River Through Dry Times (Complexities.) Jennifer Pitt (Article), March 15, 2007 p.18

Whiskey is for drinking but water… (Reservoir on lower Colorado River to store water in wet year, and, lining canals in lower Colorado River area.) (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

Colorado River (Lower) Desert Study & Carcamp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Colorado River Fish Plan InadequateFederal court ruling. (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7

Colorado River Saved From Radioactive WasteAtlas mill tailings, Moab, UT. (News Item), Summer

2005 p.13Colorado River, Lower, Desert Study TripBlair Kuropatkin & Barry McCormick (Trip Report),

Winter 1998 p.22Comite Civico del ValleTools for Environmental Justice (Imperial County

Environmental Justice Task Force.) (News Item), December, 2010 p.11

Common Ravens: A Growing ThreatGeneral discussion of Raven management. Amy L

Fesnock (Article), Summer 2004 p.6Community PowerDecentralized Power. 60 page download by Al Wein-

rub. Discussion of character of DG. With 158 refer-ences. Al Weinrub (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Community-Based Planning Strategies Be-gin in Morongo BasinPaul F Smith (Article), Winter 2001 p.14

CondorsTejon Ranch Company's Application for a Per-

mit to Harm Condors David Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.4

Confined Animal Facility in Imperial CountyEnvironmental Responsibility and Citizen Involve-

ment. On-line citizen report database (IVAN) snares permitted pollutor. Luis Olmedo (Article), March, 2011 p.16

Conglomerate MesaImbalance of Priorities (Conglomerate Mesa.)

Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2008 p.18Mining Company has Eyes on Pristine Area

(Conglomerate Mesa, Timberline Resources.) (Cur-rent Issues), September 2008 p.15

Congressional Designation for Owens Val-ley's Alabama Hills?Mike Prather (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

ConnectivityWildlife corridors. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Fall 2001

p.2Connor, MikeSaving the Desert Tortoise

An Update. (Article), March 2009 p.6ConservationAmerican West at Risk, The Science, Myths and

Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery. Howard Wilshire, Jane Nielson and Richard Hazlett. "We are already serious, are actively working on waste-ful personal habits, and are commenting to agen-cies and politicians about threats to our arid west-ern landscapes. This book is for us.". Pat Flanagan (Book Review), March 2009 p.22

As the Dust Settles in Owens Valley Owens Val-ley and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. Andrea Leigh (Article), Summer 2003 p.9

BLM Releases 15-Year Strategy to Guide Na-tional Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy A partnership for protection. Bill Havert (Article), Dec 2009 p.16

Multispecies Plan in Jeopardy The Multispecies Conservation Plan (MSCP). Steve Glazer (Article), Spring 2002 p.6

MWD Launching New Water Conservation Pro-gram (Article), Fall 2003 p.14

New California Gold Rush, The Review of the Catellus Land Purchase, and need for a regional al-ternative energy EIS. April Sall (Article), March, 2008 p.6

Pipes Canyon - All in a Day's Work Rare Desert Watershed. History and operation of the Preserve. April Sall (Article), Spring 2006 p.12

Preserving the Integrity of Biological Diversity Efforts to integrate grazing and biological diversity at Deep Springs College. Geoff Pope (Article), Spring 2002 p.14

Sustainability in the Desert Southwest Discus-sion of practices for sustaining communities. Pat Mulroy (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.14


Conservation Alternative for Ivanpah Val-ley"Another Solar Farm, or an ACEC?" A proposal to

designate an ACEC (Area of Environmental Con-cern) to help protect Ivanpah Valley. Kevin Em-merich (Article), March 2012 p.14

Conservation Easment for Owens ValleyDevelopment rights to LADWP land in Owens Valley.

Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.3Conservation of the Colorado River DeltaFrancisco Zamora & Steve Cornelius (Article), Winter

2004 #1 p.8Conservation of the Tejon RanchAn ecological gem. Tom Maloney (Article), March,

2010 p.16Conservation Victory in Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkDefeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and

re-introduce feral horses. David Hogan (Article), Fall 2004 p.18

Contact Wash Dayhike, Joshua Tree Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22

Controlling Salinity in the Salton SeaWilliam R Brownlie (Article), Summer 2002 p.4

Cook, JonathonPeninsular Bighorn Sheep at the Brink of Ex-

tinction(Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Prized Dinosaur-like Lizard ThreatenedFlat-tailed horned lizard. (Article), Fall 2002 p.6

Copper & Golden Canyon Carcamp, DVNP(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Corn Springs Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.17

Cornelius, SteveConservation of the Colorado River Delta

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.8Corralling California PoppiesHappenstance over Stewardship and Planning. A

passionate plea for the poppies, and for pristine land in general, threatened by the rush to renew-able energy. Mark Faull (Article), March 2012 p.6

Cortez Hills Gold MineMt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with

Traditional Values (Intangible values of public land need better protection. Huge disturbance of sacred land.) John Hadder (Article), December 2011 p.20

Corvus CoraxCommon Ravens: A Growing Threat (General

discussion of Raven management.) Amy L Fesnock (Article), Summer 2004 p.6

Coso Mountains (NE) Exploratory & Car-camp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Coso Range WildernessCalifornia Desert Wilderness Areas (Coso Range

Wilderness.) Terry Frewin (Article), Summer 2004 p.19

Coso Wilderness, Monitoring(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.16

Costa, JeanGreed, Gold and Trade Agreements

Guatamalan Mayas, Californian Quechans, and Sierra Club meet to discuss environmental threats from Glamis Gold. (Article), Winter 2006 p.18

Cottonwood / Barley Creek Loop Backpack / Monitor Range, NV(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Cottonwood Campground Tree Planting and Cleanup Work PartyMcCain Valley. (Outings Notice), September 16,

2006 p.20McCain Valley. (Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.17

Cottonwood CanyonMarble & Cottonwood Canyons Exploration

(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14Cottonwood Canyon, Death Valley Na-tional ParkMike Prather (Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.10

Cottonwood Creek (White Mtns.) Service Trip, Hiking & Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Cottonwood Springmentioned in article

Juniper Flats ((San Bernardino Mountains) Subti-tle: Proposed plans leave a unique area of plants and animals vulnerable to damage.) Bryan Baker (Article), Summer 2004 p.8

County Rights and Designated WildernessOwyhee Co., Idaho. Synopsis of the Owyhee Initia-

tive land use legislation. Jon Marvel (Article), March 15, 2007 p.16

Covington Flats Hike - Joshua Tree Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Coyle, Courtney AnnAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4Chromium 6 Cleanup Affects Native Sacred

SitePG&E's groundwater cleanup near Topock. (Arti-

cle), Summer 2005 p.5Historic Settlement Reached

Fort Mojave Indians, PG&E, Colorado River and hexavalent chromium. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.6

Living on the EdgeThe Intersection of NAFTA and Quechan Sacred

Places. Discussion of current status of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute. (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Promises to Protect the SacredEfforts to protect Native American sites. (Article),

Winter 2003 p.15Coyote Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkConservation Victory in Anza-Borrego Desert

State Park (Defeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and re-introduce feral horses.) David Hogan (Article), Fall 2004 p.18


Coyote GulchGrand Staircase National Monument, Coyote

Gulch, Backpack (Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.22

Grand Staircase National Monument, Es-calante - Coyote Gulch (Outings Notice), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.22

Grand Staricase National Monument, Es-calante - Coyote Gulch (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18

Coyote Gulch (Escalante Region) Back-pack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Coyote Gulch of the Escalante Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.22

Coyote MountainsCarrizo Gorge / Coyote Mtns / Sawtooth Mtns

Wilderness Areas Carcamp (Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Paradise Lost or Found? (Jacumba and Coyote Mountains.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Threatened Wilderness Areas (Jacumba and Coy-ote Mountains.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Coyote Mountains, Jacumba Mountains Threatened Wilderness Area(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17

Coyote Springs ValleyPreview of Water Pumping at Coyote Springs

Valley (Proposed 50,000 dwelling community north of Las Vegas.) John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2003 p.7

Coyote Springs, NVMoapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (A Na-

tional Wildlife Refuge to protect the Moapa Dace.) Ann Ronald (Article), September 16, 2006 p.13

Coyote Wells Specific PlanMore Military Training in the California


Craighead, SarahInterview with Sarah Craighead (Death Valley

National Park Superintendent.) David Lamfrom (Article), December 2011 p.11

Cranston, AlanFormer Senator Alan Cranston on a trip to the

Mojave Desert Jim Dodson (Photo), Fall 2004 p.1Creating Linkages for the South Coast EcoregionBiological linkages. Claudia Luke (Article), Winter

2003 p.12Creosote Busheffect on, of chevron dikes protecting desert fea-

turesBlocking Natural Desert Flows (Effects of

'chevron' dike protection in desert areas.) William H Schlesinger (Article), Spring 2003 p.12

Crickmore, IngridRock Lady of the Motherlode

Snooping out Maurandya petrophila in Death Val-ley. (Article), Summer 2001 p.6

Crites, BufordSand to Snow National Monument

Legislation introduced. (Article), March, 2010 p.12Critical Habitat Designation ReconsideredOrder by US District Judge, eight imperiled plants.

Daniel Patterson (Article), Fall 2002 p.16Critical Habitat for Pierson's Milkvetch in the Algodones DunesA court ordered habitat proposal. (Current Issues),

September 2007 p.11Critical Habitat in the Mojave Desert Cor-ner of UtahHabitat for milkvetches. (News Item), Summer 2005

p.13Critical Level-Landscape Linkage, ASierrra - Transverse Ranges corridor. Kristeen Pen-

rod (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.3Cuddeback Dry LakeWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the

Mojave.) Craig Deutsche & Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.12

Culp Valley, Anza-Borrego State Park Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.23(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Cultivating Research at Granite Moun-tainsSweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Cen-

ter. James M Andre (Article), Winter 2002 p.3Cultural Metaphors Embody Running ManQuechan sacred area. Lorey Cachora (Article),

Spring 2003 p.7Cultural Resources of the Salton SeaRussell L Kaldenberg (Article), Spring 2000 p.6

Culver, NadaSpeak Your Mind and Be Heard

How the BLM makes decisions. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.3

Cunkleman, SarahRestoring Sanity Back to Nitre

Stabilizing an historic house at China Ranch. (Arti-cle), Spring 2001 p.3

Cunningham, CarikerHealing Mojave's AT&T Scars

Restoration of obsolete communication path through the Mojave National Preserve. (Article), Winter 2003 p.9

Cunningham, LauraGoing Solar - The Importance of Planning

Considerations in designing solar energy pro-grams. (Article), June 2010 p.4

Memories of Derham GuilianiThe inspirational, quiet, desert observer. (Obitu-

ary/Tribute), December, 2010 p.5Renewable Energy Update

Developments in technology, economics, policies, biology drive changes. (Article), December 2011 p.1

Cupeno IndiansSouthern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on

map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8


Curbing Recreation's Bad AppleIllegal off-road abuse. Karen Schambach (Article),

June, 2008 p.3Cushenberry buckwheatRare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals

(Protection of endemic species growing on high quality limestones in the San Bernardino moun-tains.) Ileene Anderson (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Cushenberry milkvetchRare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals


Cushenberry oxythecaRare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals


Customs & Border Protection, US, agencySecurity and Environmental Stewardship Re-

sponaibility of the US Border Patrol Kevin Geller (Article), March 2009 p.1

Cuyamaca Rancho State ParkLucky 5 Ranch (Purchase connects Anza-Borrego

and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks.) Diana Lindsay (Article), Winter 2002 p.13

Cymopterus deserticoladesert cymopterus


Czamanske, DavidAll American Canal Brings International Litiga-

tionIssue of canal seepage, related to proposed con-

crete-lining the canal. (Article), Winter 2006 p.1

-D-Daley, BethInvasive Grasses Making the Mojave a Tinder-

boxThreat to native species not accustomed to fire.

(Article), Winter 2002 p.10Damage at the Yuha ACECMotorcycles and OHV vehicles. (News Item), Spring

2002 p.10Damen, JanetInto the Woods with Methuselah

A Desert Mountain Range for Everyone - Califor-nia's White Mountians. (Article), March, 2011 p.22

Dark HorizonsThe Darkest Spot in the Contiguous US (Northern

Nevada). Skip Canfield (Article), June 2009 p.6Dark Skiescity ordinances to protect

Dark Horizons (The Darkest Spot in the Contigu-ous US (Northern Nevada).) Skip Canfield (Arti-cle), June 2009 p.6

Darkling Developments on the PlainEnergy development plans on the Carrizo Plain. Cal

French (Article), June, 2008 p.12

Darwin Dance HallCraig Deutsche (Photo), Winter 2004 #2 p.4

Darwin Plateau Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Daughenbaugh, ClaytonSierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee Canyon-

landsSierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Ini-

tiative. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.12de Jesus, LygeiaSierra Club Adopt-A-Cabin Project

Minietta Mine Cabin. (Article), Spring 2000 p.22Deacon, James EAsh Meadow Oasis

History and status of. (Article), Spring 2003 p.8Deacon, JimHow We're Losing the West We Thought We'd

WonSubtitle: 'Growth and Nevada's Groundwater' -

SNWA's search for more water. (Article), Sum-mer 2006 p.3

Death ValleyCrater Mine area. (News Item), Summer 2001 p.18

Death Valley and the Mojave Need Your HelpComments needed on the DVNP and Mojave Na-

tional Preserve Draft General Management Plans. Ray Wan (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Death Valley and the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland ActHistory and synopsis, with text of S.2102. Lois Sned-

don (Article), Spring 2000 p.12Death Valley Backpack and Basecamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.16

Death Valley Exploratory Trip Primitive Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.21

Death Valley Family Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Death Valley in the Fall(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Death Valley National Park10 Years Later - Death Valley National Park

(Early suggestions of Park status, appreciation of current Park status, by a superintendent of the park.) Ed Rothfuss (Article), Fall 2004 p.7

Air ToursProtecting the Natural Sounds of Death Val-

ley (Air Tours over Death Valley National Park.) Mike Cipra (Article), June 2010 p.2

Backcountry management planPlanning for Death Valley's Wilderness and

Backcountry (Working toward a wilderness management plan.) David Lamfrom (Article), September, 2010 p.4

General Management Plan released for reviewDesert Park Management Plans Released

for Public Review Helen Wagonvoord (Arti-cle), Fall 1998 p.5

Hunter Mountain, The Racetrack. (Outings Notice), Summer 2001 p.20


Interview with Sarah Craighead (Death Valley National Park Superintendent.) David Lamfrom (Article), December 2011 p.11

Sandboarding on Eureka Dunes. (News Item), Winter 2002 p.14

Death Valley National Park and Mojave National PreserveGeneral Managemen Plans. (News Item), Summer

2002 p.20Death Valley National Park and the Tim-bisha TribeLetter to Dick Martin, superintendent of DVNP. Rose

Strickland (Letter), Summer 1999 p.5Death Valley National Park Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.17(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22

Death Valley Sampler(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.21

Death Valley Sampler & Carcamp(Trip Report), April 1997 p.4

Death Valley's Rainbow Talc MineStatus of the mine in the Ibex Hills, was BLM, now

Park Service. (Article), Winter 1998 p.10Death Vally Exploratory Primitive Car-camp(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.26

Debt of Mining the Carlin TrendTom Myers (Article), Fall 2002 p.17

December Escape CarcampDead Mountains and Chemheuvi Mountains wilder-

ness areas. Exploration. (Outings Notice), Fall 2005 p.20

Decentralized Renewable EnergyCommunity Power (Decentralized Power. 60 page

download by Al Weinrub. Discussion of character of DG. With 158 references.) Al Weinrub (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Decentralized, Renewable PowerA first priority for California. Review of decentralized

energy policies and goals. Al Weintraub & Robert Freehling (Article), September, 2010 p.13

Decision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-think WaterLas Vegas Water Grab. Launce Rake (Article), June

2009 p.2Decline of Species in the Colorado RiverChanging conditions, management priorities, ….

Pamela Hyde (Article), Spring 2003 p.4Dedecker, MaryDedeckera Canyon (Story of Dedeckera Canyon,

naming, dozing, repair.) Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Winter 1998 p.2

Dedeckera CanyonStory of Dedeckera Canyon, naming, dozing, repair.

Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Winter 1998 p.2

Deep Creek Mountains, Utah(Outings Notice), Summer 2001 p.21

Deep Springs CollegePreserving the Integrity of Biological Diversity

(Efforts to integrate grazing and biological diver-sity at Deep Springs College.) Geoff Pope (Article), Spring 2002 p.14

Defenders of the CarrizoPronghorn Antelope

Gift for the Carrizo Plain Pronghorn, A (Fence Removal.) Letty French (Article), March, 2008 p.22

Defenders of WildlifeSolar Truce on Carrizo Plain (Topaz signs agree-

ment with Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, Cen-ter for Biological Diversity.) (Current Issues), Sep-tember, 2011 p.7

deJesus, LygeiaSierra Club Members Adopt-A-Cabin

Minietta Mine Cabin. (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.18

Delamar Mountains WildernessNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress




Delamar Valley, NVNevada Water Update (Current Issues), March,

2008 p.11DeMeo, DeborahDramatic Change for Ivanpah Valley

Planned Las Vegas overflow airport on a dry lake in Ivanpah Valley. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.11

Dempsey, TerryDenabo, Mt., with mining operations.

(Photo), December 2011 p.20Tenabo, Mt., with mining operations.

(Photo), December 2011 p.20Denabo, Mt.Mt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with


Denabo, Mt., with mining operations.Terry Dempsey (Photo), December 2011 p.20

Department of Defense ExemptionsRequest for environmental law exemptions. Sarah

Matsumoto (Article), Summer 2003 p.1Department of Water and Power (Los Angeles)Conservation Easment for Owens Valley (Devel-

opment rights to LADWP land in Owens Valley.) El-den Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.3

Desert Advisory CommitteeServing on the DAC (Desert Advisory Committee -

input to managing ten million acres.) Geary Hund (Article), Dec 2007 p.5

Desert Bighorn Sheep Census Yields Low-est Count in 27 YearsBob Hartman (Article), July 1997 p.11


Desert CahuillaCalifornia State Parks Planning for the Desert

Cahuilla (Mangement Plan.) (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.4

Public Participation in Desert Cahuilla Plan-ning (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric AreaOff-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

Uncertain Future for the Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area (Off-Highway Division eyes Desert Cahuilla Preshistoric Area.) Terry Weiner (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.8

Off-Roaders in the Driver's Seat (Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area.) Lawrence Hogue (Article), Dec 2007 p.11

Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area Needs HelpContinuing OHV damage. Terry Weiner (Article),

March, 2010 p.8Desert Citizens Fight Back Against Illegal ORV UsePhilip M Klasky (Article), Winter 2006 p.6

Desert Cleanup in Surprise CanyonCleaning out the burned Chris Wicht camp. (Current

Issues), March, 2008 p.11Desert Coalition Protests Solar TwoActivists' protest campout at Imperial Solar Two.

(News Item), December, 2010 p.10Desert CommitteeWhat we do and how we do it. Elden Hughes (View

from the Chair), Winter 1998-1999 p.2Desert Committee Co-chair Hughes Re-ceives John Muir Award(Article), July 1997 p.7

Desert Committee Comments on DesertX-pressHigh speed passenger train between Las Vegas and

Victorville. Letter to Federal Railroad Administra-tion. Sid Silliman (Article), Dec 2009 p.8

Desert Committee Joins in Major LawsuitWith CBD, PEER against BLM to enforce ESA in

CDCA. (Article), Spring 2000 p.1Desert Committee MeetingsDiscussion of the CNRCC's quarterly public meet-

ings. Terry Frewin (Editorial), September 16, 2006 p.2

Desert Committee Mission(Commentary), July 1997 p.3

Desert Committee Working with Native AmericansReview of coordination with various Native American

entities. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2004 #2 p.2

desert cymopterusCymopterus deserticola


Desert Field Monitors NeededGeorge Barnes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6

Desert Fires - They Aren't What They Used To BeConversion of fire-intolerant native desert plants to

fire-tolerant invasive species. Richard W Halsey (Article), March 15, 2007 p.1

Desert HistoryThis issue's focus. Craig Deutsche (Editorial), Sep-

tember 2007 p.2Desert InstituteVenomous Animals to Poetry in the Park

(Classes at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree Na-tional Park.) (News Item), Fall 2000 p.6

Desert is Not a Dump, TheSludge dump in San Bernardino County - still

planned. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13Desert Managers GroupCalifornia Desert Managers Group Announces

New Website (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.7Desert Non-ProfitMojave Desert Land Trust progress and plans. (Cur-

rent Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7Desert Park Management Plans Released for Public ReviewHelen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Desert Protection and RestorationGolden Valley Wilderness. (Outings Notice), Summer

2005 p.17Desert Queen - Susan Luckie Reilly(Article), Spring 2005 p.18

Desert Renewable Energy Plan UnderwayThe DRECP. Joan Taylor (Current Issues), Septem-

ber, 2010 p.17Desert ReportIt Takes a Community (Volunteers behind the

Desert Report.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Fall 2003 p.2

Moving Forward ( New editor - Stacy Goss. Reor-ganization of the Desert Report management.) Craig Deutsche (Editorial), December, 2010 p.2

Passing the Torch (Reassignments at the Desert Report.) Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.16

We Need Volunteers (Volunteers needed to pro-duce the Desert Report. The current editor, Criag Deutsche, is leaving as editor.) Craig Deutsche (Editorial), September, 2010 p.2

Desert Report EvolvesWebsite, book suggestions and money matters.

Craig Deutsche (Article), September 2009 p.2Desert Report's New Managing EditorCraig Duetsche. A thanks from Patty & Elden

Hughes. Elden Hughes & Patty Carpenter-Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2006 p.2

Desert Societies, Then and NowImperial County - prehistoric and current societies.

Jay Van Werlhof (Article), September 2007 p.8Desert StewardshipVolunteering, service trips, to travel and get to know

the desert. Craig Deutsche (Article), Fall 2005 p.6Desert Survivors Plan 'Desert Trail Relay'290 miles of backpacking in the desert. Steve Tabor

(Article), Winter 2001 p.11


Desert tortoiseDavid Lamfrom (Photo), September, 2011 p.12

Desert Tortoise(Photo), Fall 2001 p.13Fort Irwin Expansion Endangers Desert Tor-

toise Helen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 2001 p.13Grazing Restriction Protects Desert Tortoise

Daniel Patterson (Article), Fall 2001 p.12Line Distancing the Desert Tortoise (Counting

tortoises.) Kitty Jensen (Article), Summer 2001 p.11

Littlest Lobbyists, The (Elden & Patty Hughes en-listing desert tortoise as CDPA lobbyists.) Elden Hughes & Patty Carpenter-Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.11

potential impact onOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye

(Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed development adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes.) Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

Relocating them. Tortoise behaviorDesert Tortoises on the Move (Considerations

when relocating desert tortoises.) Michael J O'Conner, Ph.D. (Article), Summer 2004 p.1

Saving the Desert Tortoise (An Update.) Mike Connor (Article), March 2009 p.6

species split - new is Gopherus morafkaiRenewable Energy Update (Developments in


Desert Tortoise - Haste makes WasteTortoise mortality during relocations. (Current Is-

sues), September 2009 p.12Desert Tortoise Density MonitoringDebra Hughson & Kitty Jensen (Article), Winter 2002

p.4Desert Tortoise Moves Closer to Extinc-tion(News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan RevisedAug 2008 Fish & Wildlife plan weakens recovery

prospects. (Current Issues), September 2008 p.15Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan Slow to ComeJoan Taylor (Article), Fall 2002 p.15

Desert Tortoise Relocation ChallengedCBD suit against BLM, Army tortoise relocation.

(Current Issues), September 2008 p.15Desert Tortoises in the Northern Ivanpah ValleyThreatened species captured and harassed. History

and details of Ivanpah Solar's displacement of desert tortoise. Sid Silliman (Article), September, 2011 p.12

Desert Tortoises on the MoveConsiderations when relocating desert tortoises.

Michael J O'Conner, Ph.D. (Article), Summer 2004 p.1

Desert TrailTrail Less Traveled, The (The Desert Trail.) Steve

Tabor (Article), Summer 2000 p.12with map

Hiking the Desert Trail (Several segments of the Mexico-to-Canada desert trail.) Judy Ander-son & George Huxtable (Article), Fall 2005 p.4

Desert View BackpackKennedy Meadows to Olancha Pass, Peak. (Outings

Notice), Spring 2005 p.17Desert Wilderness Activists SoughtJim Dodson (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.8

Desert Wilderness Bill at LastCalifornia Desert Protection Act of 2010 - genesis

and details. Monica Argandoña & Ryan Henson (Article), March, 2010 p.4

Desert Wilderness Service with Needles BLM(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

DesertXpress(Map), Dec 2009 p.8Desert Committee Comments on DesertXpress

(High speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Victorville. Letter to Federal Railroad Adminis-tration.) Sid Silliman (Article), Dec 2009 p.8

Destroying the National ParksInterior Department Paul Hoffman's proposed regu-

lations to degrade protected status of National Park properties. (News Item), Fall 2005 p.14

Deterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Im-pactsStudent Conservation Association activities to allevi-

ate ORV impacts. Laura A Meek, Thomas A Meek & Daniel F Shryock (Article), September 2007 p.16

Deutsche, CraigCarrizo Plain, The

History and description of the Carrizo Plain. (Arti-cle), Summer 2004 p.10

Darwin Dance Hall(Photo), Winter 2004 #2 p.4

Desert HistoryThis issue's focus. (Editorial), September 2007 p.2

Desert Report EvolvesWebsite, book suggestions and money matters.

(Article), September 2009 p.2Desert Stewardship

Volunteering, service trips, to travel and get to know the desert. (Article), Fall 2005 p.6

Energy Related Provisions of S.2921In the California Desert Protection Act of 2010. In-

cludes summary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Permitting. (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Fish Trap near Old Lake Cahuilla(Photo), September 2007 p.9

Illegal TrailIllegal 2-track in desert, Steam Wells area.

(Photo), Spring 2004 p.4In the Moccasins of the Artist

Petroglyphs in Big and Little Petroglyph Canyons, China Lake. (Article), Winter 2006 p.3

Interview With the New California Desert Dis-trict ManagerTeri Raml. (Interview), September, 2010 p.6

Let's Not ForgetIn the rush of details - ORVs, energy, military -

take time out to reflect on why we protect the desert. (Editorial), June, 2008 p.2

Little People who do Big Things


Individual efforts from non-traditional environ-mentalists. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.8

Looking Back and Looking ForwardDesert Report editors. Out with the old (Craig

Deutsche). In with the new (Stacy Goss). (Edito-rial), March, 2011 p.2

Los Angeles Aqueduct(Photo), Summer 2006 p.3

Lost Borders and Little RainDiscovering author Mary Austin's story locations.

(Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.4Moving Forward

New editor - Stacy Goss. Reorganization of the Desert Report management. (Editorial), Decem-ber, 2010 p.2

Peccary, nursing its youngSculpture by Ricardo Breceda. (Photo), December

2011 p.8Public Service on Public Lands

National Public Lands Days. Four service trips. Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout. (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Rand Mountains ACECReport of personal experience with closure man-

agement. (Sidebar), September 2008 p.11Ricardo Breceda, Accidental Artist, by Diana

LindsayLarge metal sculptures in the desert near Anza-

Borrego Desert State Park. (Book Review), De-cember 2011 p.8

Roads, River and SkyThe Owyhee, Nevada solitude. (Article), Summer

2005 p.10Saving the Forgotten Colorado River

Between Blythe and Yuma. (Article), Spring 2005 p.17

Sleeping Circles near Old Lake Cahuilla(Map), September 2007 p.9

Something NewLetters-to-the-Editor available on-line (www.de-

sertreport.org). (Editorial), March 15, 2007 p.2Southern Border and Blazing Sun

Observations in the Yuha Desert, between San Diego and El Centro along the Mexican Border. (Article), March 2009 p.14

Steam Wells Petroglyph(Photo), Spring 2004 p.4

They Also Traveled HereEvidence of early travelers. (Article), Spring 2005

p.8Three Desert Museums

Laws Railroad, Eastern California, Maturango. (Ar-ticle), September 2007 p.6


posals. (Article), Dec 2008 p.16To Have and To Have Not

Subtitle: Conservationists have to win again and again

VelociraptorSculpture by Ricardo Breceda. (Photo), December

2011 p.8We Need Volunteers

Volunteers needed to produce the Desert Report. The current editor, Criag Deutsche, is leaving as editor. (Editorial), September, 2010 p.2

We Pay for our Past

Mining Contamination in the Mojave. (Article), March, 2008 p.12

YaquitepecHome of Marshal South, in 2009. (Photo), Dec

2009 p.5You Are the Difference

Individuals speaking out are a major source of in-fluence on public management. (Editorial), June 15, 2007 p.2

DevelopmentsCoalition Vows to Block New City Joshua Hills,

adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. Joan Taylor (Article), Summer 2002 p.14

Conservation Easment for Owens Valley Devel-opment rights to LADWP land in Owens Valley. El-den Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.3

Historic Owens Valley Ranch up for Sale: Marred Viewshed? Lubken Ranch - 600 ac, south side of Lone Pine. Mike Prather (News Item), De-cember, 2010 p.10

Huge Victory in Coachella Valley Deal not con-summated. (Errata), Winter 2004 #1 p.12

Huge Victory in Coachella Valley Nature Conser-vancy to buy Cathton Investments. (Article), Fall 2003 p.1

In the Shadow of Mount Whitney Residential subdivision on the road to Whitney Portal. (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Leapfrog Development is Out of Bounds Coachella Valley. Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2001 p.5

More Unaffordable Housing… Or a New State Park Tejon Ranch potential housing development. Ileene Anderson & Adam Keats (Article), Septem-ber 2007 p.14

Nevada Wilderness Designated by Congress 2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provi-sions. Brian Beffort (Article), Spring 2006 p.14

New City next to Joshua Tree National Park Looms Larger 30,000 people, 12 golf courses, …. (News Item), Spring 2002 p.10

Once They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed de-velopment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes. Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

Owens Valley Conservation Easement Banning future developments on DWP land. (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Paradise Valley Development EA being prepared. Land exchange denied. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

Preview of Water Pumping at Coyote Springs Valley Proposed 50,000 dwelling community north of Las Vegas. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2003 p.7

Proposed Joshua Hills Development (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Stop Development of Tejon Mountain Village David Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.5

Tejon Ranch Company's Application for a Per-mit to Harm Condors David Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.4

Tejon Ranch update (News Item), Summer 2006 p.18

Wind Zero Blows Hot and Cold (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13


Devil's HoleAsh Meadow Oasis (History and status of.) James

E Deacon (Article), Spring 2003 p.8Protecting the Devils Hole (Ash Meadows)

Pupfish (An EA by the NPS.) (News Item), Spring 2003 p.18

Dewatering MinesMine Dewatering Threatens Northern Nevada

(Characteristics of mine dewatering process.) Tom Myers (Article), Spring 2000 p.5

Diamond Range Exploratory Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20

Diamond Range Inventory & Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.15

Diaz, NormanLittle People who do Big Things (Individual ef-

forts from non-traditional environmentalists.) Craig Deutsche (Article), June 15, 2007 p.8

Dickes, MartyHistoric Resources in the California Desert

A Wilderness Perspective - practical aspects of managing historic evidence. (Article), Septem-ber 2007 p.3

Managing Wilderness Areas Next to Open Ve-hicle Play Areas(Article), September 16, 2006 p.3

Volunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-gramsUse of volunteers to expand BLM land manage-

ment effectivity. (Article), Fall 2005 p.13Diegueno, Northern, IndiansSouthern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on

map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8Dilemma of Access, The"The California Deserts", Bruce M Pavlik. Terry

Weiner (Book Review), September 2008 p.1Review of desert access pressures and conflicts.

Terry Weiner (Article), September 2008 p.1Dish-StirlingAnother Questionable Giveway of Public Lands

(Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial So-lar) Project.) Donna Tisdale (Article), March 2009 p.18

Dish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Re-newable EnergyReview of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in

the Yuha desert. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11Distributed Energy GenerationBetter Way, The (Renewable energy. Comparison

of point-of-use energy with industrial wind and so-lar.) Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy (Arti-cle), Dec 2008 p.10

Community Power (Decentralized Power. 60 page download by Al Weinrub. Discussion of character of DG. With 158 references.) Al Weinrub (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Transforming the Politics of Big Solar (Chang-ing renewable energy strategy to distributed gen-eration from large remote industrialization of undisturbed public lands.) Janine Blaeloch (Article), March 2012 p.2

Dodson, JimCalifornia Desert Protection Act Turns 10

Synopsis of passage of the CDPA. (Article), Fall 2004 p.3

Desert Wilderness Activists Sought(Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.8

Former Senator Alan Cranston on a trip to the Mojave Desert(Photo), Fall 2004 p.1

How Not to do Route DesignationsLessons learned from recent route inventory

projects. (Article), Spring 2005 p.10Indian Pass - Indian Pass Wilderness

(Photo), Fall 2004 p.4Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Active in the Middle

of Red Rock Canyon State Park?Plans to expand mining at the old site. (News

Item), Summer 2003 p.11Remembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11DOI Mining RegulationsNew, weaker regulations. (News Item), Winter 2002

p.15Domeland WildernessSouthern Sierra (West Side) Management Plan


Donna and Larry Charpied HonoredThe Minerva Hoyt award, for leading opposition to

the Eagle Mountain dump. (Article), Spring 2006 p.7

Dougherty, MikeDumont Sand Dunes

Issues and solutions. OHV Management. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.4

Dove Springs Open (OHV) AreaManaging Wilderness Areas Next to Open Ve-

hicle Play Areas Marty Dickes (Article), Septem-ber 16, 2006 p.3

Down Home LearningChildren and the Natural World - educating children

about nature. Pat Flanagan (Article), June 2010 p.2Downing, ElaineSunflower Springs Restoration Project

Volunteer cleanup (Needles BLM district). (Arti-cle), Winter 2001 p.8

Dramatic Change for Ivanpah ValleyPlanned Las Vegas overflow airport on a dry lake in

Ivanpah Valley. Deborah DeMeo (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.11

Dranginis, AmandaFederal Law is Biggest Threat to Parks &

WildernessRS 2477. (Article), Spring 2003 p.1

DRECPDesert Renewable Energy Plan Underway (The

DRECP.) Joan Taylor (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Drowning in GuzzlersGoals and hazards of guzzlers. Elden Hughes (Arti-

cle), Winter 2002 p.7Dry Lake Valley, NVNevada Water Update (Current Issues), March,

2008 p.11


Duck Creek AllotmentAppeal to Office of Hearings and Appeals (IBLA)

BLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meet-ing Standard ("Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Al-lotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc.) Jim Catlin (Article), December 2011 p.4

Dufort, MollyPanamint Mountains Desert Study & Monitor-

ing (Ballarat, Pauline Esteves, Molly Dufort, Pleas-ant Canyon, South Park Canyon.) Dave Bybee (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.18

Dumont Sand DunesIssues and solutions. OHV Management. Mike

Dougherty (Article), September 16, 2006 p.4DumpsEagle Mountain Landfill Proposed, and opposi-

tion. (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.13Environmental Justice Short Circuited Eagle

Mountain environmental situation. Donna Charpied (Article), September 2008 p.12

Environmental Review Inadequate Hinkley sludge dump. (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18


Sublime to Surreal: East of Joshua Tree Na-tional Park Proposals run amok: Solar panels, hy-dro pumped power, garbage dump. (Current Is-sues), June, 2008 p.18

Dunderberg Allotment (sheep)Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and Domestic

Sheep (Threat of disease transmission from domesitc sheep.) Paul McFarland (Article), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.14

Dune Buggies at the Algodones DunesEl Centro Field Office BLM (Photo), Spring 2000 p.16

Dunn RoadJeeps vs. Bighorn (Update on the Dunn Road.)

(Current Issues), March 2009 p.13Dunn Road, TheControversial road in the Santa Rosa Mountains.

With map. Joan Taylor (Article), Dec 2007 p.6Dust Clouds Reach RidgecrestAir pollution from Owens Lake dust storm, over

Ridgecrest, Cal. Great Basin Air Pollution Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.12

Dust Rising from Owens Dry LakeDust storm 'event' on Owens Dry Lake. Great Basin

Air Pollution Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.10

Dutch Cleanser MineOld Dutch Cleanser Mine Active in the Middle

of Red Rock Canyon State Park? (Plans to ex-pand mining at the old site.) Jim Dodson (News Item), Summer 2003 p.11

DWP (Los Angeles Department of Water and Power)Owens Valley Conservation Easement (Banning

future developments on DWP land.) (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Ad-jacent Lands (Possible 5GW solar park develop-ment.) Mike Prather (Article), June 2010 p.8

Dwyer, LarryParking Lot Solar Panels

A modest proposal. (Letter), June 2009 p.18

-E-Eagle Crest Energy CompanyEnvironmental Justice Short Circuited (Eagle

Mountain environmental situation.) Donna Charpied (Article), September 2008 p.12

Sublime to Surreal: East of Joshua Tree Na-tional Park (Proposals run amok: Solar panels, hydro pumped power, garbage dump.) (Current Is-sues), June, 2008 p.18

Eagle MountainMarines Occupy Eagle Mountain (Illegal 'occupa-

tion' and training by a contractor.) (Current Is-sues), September 16, 2006 p.11

Eagle Mountain DumpLong fought battle won after 22 years (Eagle

Mountain Dump.) (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13Eagle Mountain Dump Lawsuit Part I, TheDonna Charpied (Article), Spring 2001 p.12

Eagle Mountain Dump Lawsuit, Part 2Donna Charpied (Article), Summer 2001 p.12

Eagle Mountain Dump Suffers Major De-featDonna Charpied & Howard Gross (Article), Winter

2006 p.1Eagle Mountain Hydroelectric ProjectUpdate on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-


Eagle Mountain LandfillProposed, and opposition. (Current Issues), March,

2008 p.13Eagle Mountain Landfill Doesn't FlyJohn Kincel & Steve Kauffmann (Article), Fall 2000

p.9Eagle Mountain Landfill Fundraiser(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Eagles Soar over NevadaJohn Hiatt (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.11

EarthworksAssistance in controlling mercury pollution

Mercury Emissions from Mines Under Pres-sure (Great Basin Mine Watch's efforts to con-trol mercury emissions from Nevada mines.) Dan Randolph (Article), June 15, 2007 p.6

East MojaveMojave (East) Primitive Carcamp at Kelso

Dunes (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16Wilderness Monitoring in the East Mojave (Go-

ing over the same ground. Fifteen years of reward-ing work.) Steve Tabor (Article), Dec 2009 p.3

East Mojave Carcamp at Afton Canyon(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.18


East Mojave Carcamp with Moonlight Hike to Kelso Dunes(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18

East Mojave Kelso Dunes Primitive Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17

East Mojave Primitive Carcamp at Kelso Dunes(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.21(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.23

Easter and Equinox in the California DesertIn the Whipple Mountains. (Outings Notice), March,

2008 p.20Eastern California MuseumThree Desert Museums (Laws Railroad, Eastern

California, Maturango.) Craig Deutsche (Article), September 2007 p.6

Eastern California Rock ArtCosos, Olancha, …. (Outings Notice), Summer 2005

p.17Eastern Nevada Restoration InitiativeQuestionable and untested restoration techniques.

John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2000 p.18Eastern Nevada, Mt. Grafton(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.16

Eastern San Diego County Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft EIS(Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Eco Map, TheDiagram of ecological interactions, used for class-

room instruction. Grass Roots Educators (Map), June 2010 p.14

Ecological Health and Livestock GrazingIn Southern California deserts. Lisa Belenky & Greta

Anderson (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4Ecologically Disastrous Mining Proposal Spotlights Corporate WelfareThe Chemgold open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine in

Imperial County. Nick Ervin (Article), July 1997 p.14

EcologyAliens in the Desert Non-native grasses, mustards

and other plants replacing native plants. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2005 p.12

Anatomy of an Invasion Sahara Mustard - What do we do now?. Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.16

Blocking Natural Desert Flows Effects of 'chevron' dike protection in desert areas. William H Schlesinger (Article), Spring 2003 p.12

Creating Linkages for the South Coast Ecore-gion Biological linkages. Claudia Luke (Article), Winter 2003 p.12

Eco Map, The Diagram of ecological interactions, used for classroom instruction. Grass Roots Educa-tors (Map), June 2010 p.14

Grasslands of California Exotic weed invasion. History and overview of invasive grasses. Breck McAlexander (Article), Spring 2006 p.8

Linkages vs. Fragmentation Importance and im-plementation of biological corridors. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2003 p.2

Test of Biological Principles A Q&A test based on Landscape Ecology, by Richard TT Forman & Michael Godron. Richard TT Forman & Michael Go-dron (Article), Fall 2003 p.6

Vital Linkage at Tejon Ranch, A Biological link-ages. Monica Bonds (Article), Winter 2003 p.13

Economic Benefits of WildernessWilderness Society report on the benefits of the Car-

rizo Plain National Monument. (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18

Economy of the DesertCalifornia Deserts and Economic Prosperity Al-

ice Bond & Michelle Haefele (Article), September 2008 p.8

Ecosystems Re-created in the Colorado River DeltaEdward P Glenn (Article), Spring 2002 p.4

Editorsof Desert Report

Looking Back and Looking Forward (Desert Report editors. Out with the old (Craig Deutsche). In with the new (Stacy Goss).) Craig Deutsche & Stacy Goss (Editorial), March, 2011 p.2

Edmiston, TaskerEulogy (d. 2004)

Desert Lilly SanctuaryContribution of Tasker Edmiston

Pioneer of Desert Protection (Eulogy for Tasker Edmiston (1910-2004).) Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2004 p.5

Effective, But Not Necessarily EfficientOn the depth of passion and knowledge behind the

Desert Report. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Fall 2002 p.2

Egan, TomWest Mojave Route Designation Revisited

Sometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?Egghart, HenryExploring Northwest Nevada's High Rock

High Rock Canyon. (Trip Report), July 1997 p.11Keeping Roadless Areas Forever Wild…

Subtitle: Backpacking in the Ruby Mountains. (Ar-ticle), Fall 2000 p.23

El Camino del DiabloSonoran Despoblado (El Camino del Diablo in


El Paso MountainsBird Guzzlers in Wilderness Kate Allen (Article),

March, 2008 p.16El Paso Mountains WildernessSubtitle: Repairing the Boundaries. BLM-directed

volunteers maintaining wilderness boundaries, dis-guising illegal roads. Alice Kettering (Article), Sum-mer 2004 p.14

El Paso Mts Adopt-A-Cabin Exploratory and Primitive Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.21


El Paso Wilderness Area Service Trip(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.20

El Paso Wilderness Service Trip and Car-camp(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

Elden Hughes - The Man and his LegacyJoan Taylor (Obituary/Tribute), March 2012 p.4

Eldorado & Muddy Mountains Desert Study(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Eldridge, BrentGrazing, the Essential Management Tool

(Article), September 2007 p.12Ellis, BobMemories of Derham Guiliani

The inspirational, quiet, desert observer. (Obitu-ary/Tribute), December, 2010 p.5

Mystery of the MojavePassion for the details of the desert. (Article), Fall

2002 p.8Panamint Valley Outing Emphasizes the Issues

Briggs Mine in the Panamints, Slate Range Wilder-ness proposal, Surprise Canyon. (Article), Sum-mer 2002 p.8

Public Water for Private ProfitCadiz, Inc. returns to the desert. (Article), Sep-

tember 2009 p.4Road Bulldozed in Death Valley National Park

Old road in Greenwater Valley dozed in error. (Ar-ticle), Summer 2004 p.13

Rock Lady of the MotherlodeSnooping out Maurandya petrophila in Death Val-

ley. (Article), Summer 2001 p.6SUV Desert

Synopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history. (Article), Spring 2000 p.1

Emmerich, KevinConservation Alternative for Ivanpah Valley

"Another Solar Farm, or an ACEC?" A proposal to designate an ACEC (Area of Environmental Con-cern) to help protect Ivanpah Valley. (Article), March 2012 p.14

Wind is not FreeOcotillo Express Wind Energy Project. (Article),

March, 2011 p.14Endangered California Songbird Recover-ingLeast Bell's Vireo. (News Item), Winter 2004 #2 p.5

Endangered Species ActDepartment of Defense Exemptions (Request


ESA and the Colorado River System (Article), Spring 2003 p.5

ESA Lawsuit (Sierra Club vs. BLM.) (News Item), Spring 2001 p.13

Everything is Still Hitched to Everything Else (Defending the Endangered Species Act.) Judy An-derson (Article), Summer 2005 p.3

Suing the Bureau of Land Management to Enc-force the Endangered Species Act Elden Hughes (Commentary), Spring 2001 p.1

EnergyAnother Questionable Giveway of Public Lands

Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial So-lar) Project. Donna Tisdale (Article), March 2009 p.18

Baja California's Northern Sky Island Threats to La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir by en-ergy development. Aaron Quintanar (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.1

Battle for California's Energy Future The Sun-rise Power Link. Larry Hogue (Article), June, 2008 p.1

Better Way, The Renewable energy. Comparison of point-of-use energy with industrial wind and so-lar. Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy (Arti-cle), Dec 2008 p.10

Big Solar Solution or threat? Overview of desert so-lar installation plans and schemes. Joan Taylor (Ar-ticle), March, 2008 p.2

Black Rock Power Plant Plans abandoned. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

Call to Action, for Energy Democracy From Solar Done Right. Call for renewable energy techniques such as distributed generation, conservation, and use of previously disturbed lands instead of indus-trialization of pristine open public lands. Solar Done Right (Editorial), March 2012 p.12

Climate Change, Energy and the Desert Report of Apr 2008 workshop - Desert Managers Group and U/AZ Extension. Where are we headed?. De-bra Hughson (Article), June, 2008 p.6

Coal-fired Power Plants in Nevada John Hiatt (Article), March, 2008 p.3

Community Power Decentralized Power. 60 page download by Al Weinrub. Discussion of character of DG. With 158 references. Al Weinrub (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Conservation Alternative for Ivanpah Valley "Another Solar Farm, or an ACEC?" A proposal to designate an ACEC (Area of Environmental Con-cern) to help protect Ivanpah Valley. Kevin Em-merich (Article), March 2012 p.14

Corralling California Poppies Happenstance over Stewardship and Planning. A passionate plea for the poppies, and for pristine land in general, threatened by the rush to renewable energy. Mark Faull (Article), March 2012 p.6

Darkling Developments on the Plain Energy de-velopment plans on the Carrizo Plain. Cal French (Article), June, 2008 p.12

Decentralized, Renewable Power A first priority for California. Review of decentralized energy poli-cies and goals. Al Weintraub & Robert Freehling (Article), September, 2010 p.13

Desert Coalition Protests Solar Two Activists' protest campout at Imperial Solar Two. (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Desert Renewable Energy Plan Underway The DRECP. Joan Taylor (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Dish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Renewable Energy Review of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in the Yuha desert. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Energy Corridors Status of proposals for energy corridors in California. (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11


Energy Related Provisions of S.2921 In the Cali-fornia Desert Protection Act of 2010. Includes sum-mary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Permit-ting. Craig Deutsche & Barbara Boyle (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Feed In Tariffs How They Work, Will They Work? -- Explanation and advantages of Feed In Tariffs. Bob Tregilus (Article), March, 2011 p.5

Fight is On Against 'Sunrise Powerlink' Pro-posed transmission line through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. A serious threat to the natural environment. David Hogan (Article), June 15, 2007 p.1

Funding Rooftop Solar California AB 811 law. (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Gerhach Energy Plant Downsizing considered. (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7

Going Solar - The Importance of Planning Con-siderations in designing solar energy programs. Laura Cunningham (Article), June 2010 p.4

Good Morning, Sunshine Stan Haye's personal account of installing solar at his home. Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.4

Greenwash, The Renewable Energy Development - The Right and the Wrong Way. April Sall (Article), June, 2008 p.4

Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area (Current Is-sues), Dec 2009 p.13

Industrial Solar Projects Threaten Tribe's Spir-itual Landscape Cultural Resources. Going, Go-ing, Gone. Quechan Tribe. Bridget R Nash-Chrabascz (Article), June, 2011 p.11

Industrialization of the Desert Renewable en-ergy has changed the traditional Sierra Club wild-land protection priority when the protection is needed most. John Hiatt (Article), September, 2010 p.12

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating Station Sta-tus of the approval process. (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Joined at the Hip The relation between water sup-plies and power generation. John Hiatt (Article), Dec 2008 p.2

LADWP's Green Path North Threatens Califor-nia Desert (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Larger Pictrue, The Review of practical energy techniques and policies. (Sidebar), September, 2010 p.15

Let's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review. Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Major Ruling Against Sunrise Powerlink (Cur-rent Issues), September 2007 p.11

More Solar Mythology Widely stated myths about the necessity for development of large solar en-ergy plants in undeveloped desert areas. Janine Blaeloch (Article), June, 2011 p.10

Muddy Waters in the Amargosa Region Solar Power Problems - competing for water with other uses in the Amargosa. Brian Brown (Article), March 2009 p.2

Mythical Mandate, A 2005 Energy Policy Act clause often misquoted as a mandate from Con-gress. Janine Blaeloch (Article), March, 2011 p.12

New California Gold Rush, The Review of the Catellus Land Purchase, and need for a regional al-ternative energy EIS. April Sall (Article), March, 2008 p.6


Our Legacy vs. LADWP's Green Path North A new elecric transmission corridor. Donna Thomas (Article), Dec 2007 p.10

Planned Energy Corridors May Threaten Public Lands Proposed energy corridors through wilder-ness, roadless areas, WSAs. Geary Hund (Article), Summer 2006 p.1

Power Line Corridors SDG&E map of proposed transmission lines in San Diego, Riverside, Impe-rial counties, and northern Mexico. (Map), June, 2008 p.8

Power plants, coal fired, in Eastern Nevada (Map), March, 2008 p.3

Proposed Geothermal Development in Ocotillo Wells State Park, Imperial County Truckhaven area. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Anza-Borrego The Sunrise Powerlink. Kelly Fuller (Arti-cle), Summer 2006 p.5

Renewable Energy Development Opportunities for Improvement. Controversies over desert re-newable energy development. Dustin Mulvaney, PhD (Article), March, 2011 p.4

Renewable Energy from the California Deserts Monica Argandoña (Article), Dec 2007 p.8

Renewable Energy in the Desert (Current Is-sues), September 2007 p.11

Renewable Energy Resources & Meeting the Climate Challenge Climate change. Carl Zichella (Article), March 2009 p.10

Renewable Energy Update Developments in tech-nology, economics, policies, biology drive changes. Laura Cunningham (Article), December 2011 p.1

Ridgecrest Solar Power Project Solar Millenium's 4000 acre proposal near Ridgecrest, CA. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Ruby Pipeline Decision Challenged Northern Nevada. Sierra Club decision appeal. (Current Is-sues), September, 2010 p.17

Solar (and Other) Power Plant Ratings You need to know this. Capacity Factor, misleading output ratings. Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2009 p.14

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Ad-jacent Lands Possible 5GW solar park develop-ment. Mike Prather (Article), June 2010 p.8

Solar Thermal Power Plant Decisions When, where and how of project decisions explained. Sid Silliman (Article), September 2009 p.6

Stirling Energy System's Solar Two Fast Tracked (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15


Sunrise Power Link Threatens State Wilder-ness Would de-designate CA state wilderness in Anza Borrego State Park, San Diego County. (Cur-rent Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13


The Impact of Energy Corridors Geary Hund (Ar-ticle), Summer 2006 p.11

Toiyabe Chapter Opposes Preferred Route of Natural Gas Pipeline in Nevada David von Seg-gern (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Transforming the Politics of Big Solar Changing renewable energy strategy to distributed genera-tion from large remote industrialization of undis-turbed public lands. Janine Blaeloch (Article), March 2012 p.2

Tule Wind Project Faces a Native American Backlash Wind Project has Major Impacts. 15,000 acres of State, Federal, Private and Native Ameri-can land. Donna Tisdale (Article), June, 2011 p.3

Update on Impending Energy Plans Large indus-trial size renewable energy projects in the desert. (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Watts and Watt-hours You need to know this. What these terms are. Tom Budlong (Sidebar), Dec 2009 p.17

Wind is not Free Ocotillo Express Wind Energy Project. Kevin Emmerich (Article), March, 2011 p.14

Energy CorridorsStatus of proposals for energy corridors in California.

(Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11Energy efficiencyLet's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary

(Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review.) Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Energy Policy Actas catalyst for desert energy corridors

Planned Energy Corridors May Threaten Public Lands (Proposed energy corridors through wilderness, roadless areas, WSAs.) Geary Hund (Article), Summer 2006 p.1

Mythical Mandate, A (2005 Energy Policy Act clause often misquoted as a mandate from Con-gress.) Janine Blaeloch (Article), March, 2011 p.12

Energy Related Provisions of S.2921In the California Desert Protection Act of 2010. In-

cludes summary of Title II, Desert Renewable En-ergy Permitting. Craig Deutsche & Barbara Boyle (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Environment of the South Fork Kern River Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.22

Environmental JusticeTools for Environmental Justice (Imperial County


Environmental Justice Short CircuitedEagle Mountain environmental situation. Donna

Charpied (Article), September 2008 p.12Environmental Review InadequateHinkley sludge dump. (Current Issues), June, 2008

p.18Enzweiler, RonaldHow Much Water Will be Available

Salton Sea restoration - current status. (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.3

EPA to Take Lead on Yerington Mine CleanupEmily Heun (Article), Spring 2005 p.12

Epperle, StanThere's Green in Them Thar Hills

Cadiz Valley Water. (Article), July 1997 p.6Equestrian Trail Hike - Joshua Tree Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21

Eriophyllum mohavenseBarstow woollyflower


Erle Stanley Gardnerphoto of, on early 6-wheel ATV, from old Desert

MagazineNeed for Effective ORV Legislation, Rules

and Regulations (Article), September 2008 p.18

Ervin, NickBorderlands Bonanza

Jacumba, Coyote Mountains, Mexican border. (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.18

Ecologically Disastrous Mining Proposal Spot-lights Corporate WelfareThe Chemgold open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine

in Imperial County. (Article), July 1997 p.14Remembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Sonoran Desert Holidays

(Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20ESA and the Colorado River System(Article), Spring 2003 p.5

ESA LawsuitSierra Club vs. BLM. (News Item), Spring 2001 p.13

Escalante River Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.17

Essay on a Desert RiverThe Truckee, by an author who knows the river.

Mary Webb (Article), September, 2010 p.18Esteves, PaulinePanamint Mountains Desert Study & Monitor-


Euphilotes pallescens arenamontana (Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly)Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly (ESA listing at-

tempts.) (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9Eureka DunesDeath Valley National Park (Sandboarding on Eu-

reka Dunes.) (News Item), Winter 2002 p.14Eureka Dunes Sandboarding(Article), Summer 1999 p.5

Evaluating Wind Energy ProposalsNotice of available document 'Environmental Im-

pacts of Wind-Energy Projects'. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Everyone Loses when ORVs TrespassTrespass after re-opening of the Rand Mountains

closure. (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12


Everything is Still Hitched to Everything ElseDefending the Endangered Species Act. Judy Ander-

son (Article), Summer 2005 p.3Examination of Flawed Planning ProcessNPS planning process - shift in policy. George

Barnes (Article), Spring 1999 p.4Executive Order 11593supporting Sec 106 of NHPA

Protection of Cultural and Historic Re-sources (History of law, regulation, policy.) Wanda Raschkow (Article), September 2007 p.1

Explore the West Mojave Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.20

Exploring Northwest Nevada's High RockHigh Rock Canyon. Henry Egghart (Trip Report), July

1997 p.11Exploring the Carrizo PlainJoe Fontaine (Article), Spring 2000 p.23

Exploring the Mojave Without Leaving a TraceOutward Bound Adventures and city children. Susan

Sand (Article), Summer 2001 p.4Exploring the Owens Valley with Mom(and Mike Prather as leader). Blair Kuropatkin (Trip

Report), Summer 1999 p.17

-F-Fairchild, JimSearles Dry Lake Gem-O-Rama

Annual Gem and Mineral Show. (Article), Dec 2008 p.3

Fairy shrimpMillions of Years Old, but Endangered Today

(Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain.) Kathy Sharum (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

Fall Trips to NevadaMapping potential wilderness. Vicky Hoover (Trip

Report), Winter 1998 p.17Fandango - Morey Peak Exploratory and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Far South Egans Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Farewll to Dr. Fred CagleFred's passing in April, 2011. (Current Issues), June,

2011 p.8FarmingChina Ranch. A Welcome Oasis in the Desert

Environmentally responsible date farm on the Amargosa River. Brian Brown (Article), June, 2011 p.4

Faull, MarkCalifornia's Unique Theater of Stone

Preserving Red Rock Canyon. (Article), Dec 2008 p.8

Corralling California Poppies

Happenstance over Stewardship and Planning. A passionate plea for the poppies, and for pristine land in general, threatened by the rush to re-newable energy. (Article), March 2012 p.6

Federal Judge Orders BLM to Control ORV AbuseBLM's Western Mojave route designation plan, and

control of ORV abuse. Judge Illston's decision. (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Actused to acquire the property

BLM Completes Land Acquisition to Protect Ecosystem (Adams/Sky Oaks property.) (Cur-rent Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Federal Law is Biggest Threat to Parks & WildernessRS 2477. Amanda Dranginis (Article), Spring 2003

p.1Federal Laws are Needed to Stop ORV DamagePhilip M Klasky (Article), September 2008 p.6

Federal Protection for Peninsular Bighorn(Article), Winter 1998 p.1

Fee DemoWhat's Wrong with Fee Demo Vicky Hoover (Ar-

ticle), Spring 2000 p.10Feed In TariffsHow They Work, Will They Work? -- Explanation and

advantages of Feed In Tariffs. Bob Tregilus (Arti-cle), March, 2011 p.5

Fees on Federal Public Lands Recreation Lands to be Limited to National Parks(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Feinstein, DianeCalifornia Desert Protection Act

Ten-year anniversary celebration. (Article), Fall 2004 p.1

Norton, Gale, Letter toCadiz water project. (Letter), Fall 2001 p.11

Fenner ValleyCadiz Valley Conservation, Recovery and Stor-

age Project (Solution to California's water woes, or, speculative water grab? Numerous environ-mental concrerns.) Seth Shteir (Article), December 2011 p.10

SUV Desert (Synopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history.) Bob Ellis (Article), Spring 2000 p.1

Fesnock, Amy LCommon Ravens: A Growing Threat

General discussion of Raven management. (Arti-cle), Summer 2004 p.6

Fight is On Against 'Sunrise Powerlink'Proposed transmission line through Anza-Borrego

Desert State Park. A serious threat to the natural environment. David Hogan (Article), June 15, 2007 p.1

Finley, Sandra KSave Red Rock Canyon

Threat to Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada. (Arti-cle), Fall 2002 p.9


FireAliens in the Desert Non-native grasses, mustards


Desert Fires - They Aren't What They Used To Be Conversion of fire-intolerant native desert plants to fire-tolerant invasive species. Richard W Halsey (Article), March 15, 2007 p.1

Invasive Grasses Making the Mojave a Tinder-box (Threat to native species not accustomed to fire.) Beth Daley & Boston Globe (Article), Winter 2002 p.10

Non-native Grass Invasions and Fire in the Mo-jave Desert Matt Brooks (Article), Winter 2001 p.16

Fire in Amargosa RiverArson suspected. (News Item), Spring 2002 p.9

Fire managementSmokey the Bear Brings More Fuel to the Fire

(Discussion of habitiat management for fire.) John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2001 p.4

Fire Planning for Desert Wilderness AreasRon Woychak (Article), June, 2008 p.14

First People of Imperial Valley, ThePersonal story by a Native American. Preston Arrow-

weed (Article), March 15, 2007 p.7First Ten Years of the Mojave National PreserveMary Martin (Article), Fall 2005 p.3

FishColorado River Fish Plan Inadequate Federal

court ruling. (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7Fish and Wildlife Considering New Sage-Grouse ListingDiscussion of efforts to list the Greater Sage Grouse

as an endangered species. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2004 p.7

Fish Creek Mountains in the Fish Creek WildernessElden Hughes (Photo), Fall 2004 p.4

Fish Creek Wilderness (Anza-Borrego Desert State Park(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Fish Trap near Old Lake CahuillaCraig Deutsche (Photo), September 2007 p.9

Fish Traps (Indian), at Salton SeaRussell L Kaldenberg (Photo), Spring 2000 p.6

Flanagan, Pat29 Palms Marine Base Seeks Expansion in

Johnson ValleyPreferred Alternative Moves West. DEIS. Room to

train 15,000 Marines at a time. (Article), June, 2011 p.22

American West at Risk, TheScience, Myths and Politics of Land Abuse and Re-

covery. Howard Wilshire, Jane Nielson and Richard Hazlett. "We are already serious, are actively working on wasteful personal habits, and are commenting to agencies and politicians about threats to our arid western landscapes. This book is for us.". (Book Review), March 2009 p.22

Are ATVs Dangerous for Youth

Stats and stories of dangers of ATVs. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.8

Down Home LearningChildren and the Natural World - educating chil-

dren about nature. (Article), June 2010 p.2Points of View (How to Lie with Maps)

"A Selective Portfolio of California Desert Maps". A gallery of maps showing different properties and attributes of the same areas in the Califor-nia deserts. (Article), March 2012 p.20

Flat Tailed Horned LizardCourt order to consider habitat. (News Item), Fall

2005 p.14Federal judge orders FWS to consider reduced habi-

tat. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.15Flat Top Mesa (Pipes Canyon, CA area)Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa at Risk

from Wind Energy Project ("Saving Our Desert - One Butte at a Time." Met towers constructed (he-licoptered in) on pristine lava buttes, to the sur-prise of adjacent homeowners.) Michelle Myers (Article), March 2012 p.8

Flat-tailed horned lizardPrized Dinosaur-like Lizard Threatened (Flat-

tailed horned lizard.) Jonathon Cook (Article), Fall 2002 p.6

Flat-Tailed Horned LizardSubtitile: Back to Court to get Endangered Species

Status. Daniel Patterson (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.7

Flawed Panamint Range Mining Activity ReportBLM's inaccurate CDPA Section 106 report. (News

Item), Fall 2005 p.14Flocks to the HorizonsFocus on the Salton Sea. Elden Hughes (Editorial),

Summer 2002 p.2Focus on the Colorado River, an OverviewWilliam Rinne (Article), Spring 2002 p.3

Fontaine, JoeCarrizo Plain National Monument

New National Monument. (Article), Spring 2001 p.1

Exploring the Carrizo Plain(Article), Spring 2000 p.23

Owlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex Hills(Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20

For Love of PronghornReview of pronghorn antelope and researcher Jim

Yoakum. Tina Nappe (Article), March, 2011 p.8Forman, Richard TTTest of Biological Principles

A Q&A test based on Landscape Ecology, by Richard TT Forman & Michael Godron. (Article), Fall 2003 p.6

Former Senator Alan Cranston on a trip to the Mojave DesertJim Dodson (Photo), Fall 2004 p.1

Fort IrwinDesert Tortoise Relocation Challenged (CBD

suit against BLM, Army tortoise relocation.) (Cur-rent Issues), September 2008 p.15

Expansion



Representative Miller Leads Opposition to Army Efforts to Annex CA Desert (Re: Fort Irwin Expansion.) (Article), July 1997 p.4

Moose Curve (Re: Fort Irwin expansion.) Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Summer 1999 p.2

Proposed Fort Irwin Expansion Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.1

Resources of the Ft. Irwin Proposed Expansion Area Ray Bransfield (Article), Summer 2001 p.15

tortoise relocationDesert Tortoise - Haste makes Waste (Tor-

toise mortality during relocations.) (Current Is-sues), September 2009 p.12

Fort Irwin Approved to Expand(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Fort Irwin Expansion(News Item), Fall 2003 p.9Public hearing. (Article), July 1997 p.4

Fort Irwin Expansion / Archaeological Ex-ploration(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Fort Irwin Expansion Endangers Desert TortoiseHelen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 2001 p.13

Fort Irwin Military Attempts Desert Land Grab(Article), April 1997 p.2

Fort Irwin Proposed Expansion(News Item), Fall 2000 p.6(News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

Fort Irwin, Tortoise, Chemgold - When Things Get QuietKeep active. Elden Hughes (Article), July 1997 p.6

Fort Irwin's Proposed Expansion / Tour of Affected Lands Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.15

Fort Mojave IndiansHistoric Settlement Reached (Fort Mojave Indi-

ans, PG&E, Colorado River and hexavalent chromium.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.6

Fortification Range Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Four Important Legal Victories for Impe-rial CountyEdie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1

Fox Range and Selenite Range Potential Wilderness Areas(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18

Frank, TimUS Military Opposes Development of Tejon

Ranch(Article), Spring 2004 p.19

Freehling, RobertDecentralized, Renewable Power

A first priority for California. Review of decentral-ized energy policies and goals. (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.13

French, Cal530-Mile Trek Across California

Colorado River to Morro Bay on foot. 42 days. (Ar-ticle), September, 2011 p.4

Carrizo Plain National MonumentNew National Monument. (Article), Spring 2001

p.1Darkling Developments on the Plain

Energy development plans on the Carrizo Plain. (Article), June, 2008 p.12

Last of the Central Valley GrasslandsCarrizo Plain National Monument. (Article), March

15, 2007 p.6French, LettyAfter the Cows Go Home

Subtitle: A Natural History and Study of Grazing Impacts in the Granite Mountains. (Article), Spring 2000 p.14

Gift for the Carrizo Plain Pronghorn, AFence Removal. (Article), March, 2008 p.22

Ignored, Forgotten and Isolated Smoke Creek Wilderness, The(Trip Report), Summer 2000 p.18

Joshua Tree National ParkDesert study, carcamp. With Phil Lindgren, pho-

tographer. (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.19Wild and Stormy Desert Committee Meeting

Rain threat to the Nov. CNRCC meeting. (Article), Winter 2003 p.8

Frewin, TerryBoxer Introduces California's Wild Heritage

Act(Article), Fall 2002 p.1

California Desert Wilderness AreasCoso Range Wilderness. (Article), Summer 2004

p.19Centennial Canyon Rock Art

(Photo), Summer 2004 p.19Desert Committee Meetings

Discussion of the CNRCC's quarterly public meet-ings. (Editorial), September 16, 2006 p.2


posals. (Article), Dec 2008 p.16Volunteers Needed

Public Land Monitoring. (Article), Fall 2002 p.11Welcome Change (Terry Frewin is now Co-chair of

the Desert Committee.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2005 p.2

What We Do Out ThereVolunteers and their activities. (Editorial), Sum-

mer 2006 p.2Why More Wilderness

(Editorial), Dec 2007 p.2Friend, MiltonBirds of the Salton Sea

A pictorial. (Photo), Summer 2002 p.13Friendly Fallout 1953University of Nevada Press. Author's musings on

writing this book. Ann Ronald (Article), December, 2010 p.7


Friends of Nevada Wilderenss22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of


Friends of the Desert Mountains Receive Landscape Stewardship Award(Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Fringe Toed LizardCoachella Valley Fringe Toed Lizard (Photo),

Spring 2000 p.1Fuller, KellyNew Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up In

The AirThe "Rules" for wind projects will probably

change before the end of 2011. (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.1

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Anza-BorregoThe Sunrise Powerlink. (Article), Summer 2006

p.5Sunrise Powerlink, proposed route

(Map), Summer 2006 p.4Wildlife and Wind Energy

(Article), Spring 2005 p.4Funding Rooftop SolarCalifornia AB 811 law. (Current Issues), March 2009

p.12Furnace Creek RoadRiver or Road? (Furnace Creek, in the White Moun-

tains.) (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7Furnace Creek/Fishlake Valley CarcampDesert Survivors outing. (Outings Notice), Septem-

ber 2008 p.21

-G-GarbageEagle Mountain Dump Lawsuit Part I, The

Donna Charpied (Article), Spring 2001 p.12Hazardous Waste Disposal (Results of a web

search.) (Article), Spring 2005 p.7Overcoming a Legacy of Desert Garbage

Dumps Russell Scofield (Article), Spring 2005 p.6Slowing the Generation of Waste Tara Pike (Ar-

ticle), Spring 2001 p.11Gardner, Erle StanleyOn an early 6-wheel 'ATV'. (Photo), September 2008

p.18Gaston, LyleOld Woman Mountain

(Photo), Summer 2000 p.1Geller, KevinSecurity and Environmental Stewardship Re-

sponaibility of the US Border Patrol(Article), March 2009 p.1

Gem-O-RamaSearles Dry Lake Gem-O-Rama (Annual Gem and

Mineral Show.) Jim Fairchild (Article), Dec 2008 p.3geoglyphRunning Man geoglyph (Photo), Winter 1998

p.11

GeoglyphsKokopilli Aerial photo of the Kokopilli geoglyph

near Blythe, CA. La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Council (Photo), March, 2011 p.4

Geologic Map of Southern California, 1855.William Blake (Map), June 2010 p.14

GeologyPeach Springs Tuff Formation of, 18.5 mya. John

Nielson (Article), Fall 2001 p.6State Mining and Geology Board Explanation of

purpose and functions. Steve Testa (Article), June, 2008 p.10

Geothermal EnergyGeothermal Leasing in Imperial County (Current

Issues), March, 2008 p.13Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area (Current Is-

sues), Dec 2009 p.13Let's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary

Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review. Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Proposed Geothermal Development in Ocotillo Wells State Park, Imperial County Truckhaven area. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Geothermal Leasing in Imperial County(Current Issues), March, 2008 p.13

Geothermal Power in Imperial ValleySubtitle: 'Only as clean as the corporation and the

fluid source allow.' Information on Imperial geo-thermal, and geothermal in general. Fred Cagle (Article), December, 2010 p.1

Gerhach Energy PlantDownsizing considered. (News Item), Spring 2006

p.7Getting a Clear View at Lava Beds Na-tional MonumentBrief description. Marty Kiel (Article), Fall/Winter

1999 p.18Getting our Kykxx at ZzyzxMeeting of Wilderness Committees. Vicky Hoover

(Article), Spring 1999 p.3Ghost Town Extravaganza(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21Ballarat and Riley, in Panamint Valley. (Outings No-

tice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17Ballarat, Lookout City, Riley. (Outings Notice), June

15, 2007 p.17Ballarat, Lookout City, Riley. (Outings Notice), March

15, 2007 p.20Ballarat, Lookout City. (Outings Notice), Dec 2007

p.17Giant Step Forward for Mojave WildernessCatellus land transfer to Federal ownership, wilder-

ness. Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 2000 p.3Gift for the Carrizo Plain Pronghorn, AFence Removal. Letty French (Article), March, 2008

p.22Gila Monster Helps Diabetics(News Item), Summer 2005 p.13

Gillon, KaraLand of Green Lagoons


Colorado River Delta. (Article), Spring 2001 p.6GIVE IT BACK! CampaignEnvironmental Justice Short Circuited (Eagle


Glamis GoldGreed, Gold and Trade Agreements (Guata-

malan Mayas, Californian Quechans, and Sierra Club meet to discuss environmental threats from Glamis Gold.) Jean Costa (Article), Winter 2006 p.18

Imperial MineMining: Riders, Waste, Millsites and the Im-

perial Project (Discussion of mining issues.) Edie Harmon (Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Living on the Edge (The Intersection of NAFTA and Quechan Sacred Places. Discussion of current sta-tus of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Mining: Riders, Waste, Millsites and the Impe-rial Project (Discussion of mining issues.) Edie Harmon (Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Quechan Tribe and Glamis Gold (Quechans al-lowed to file amicus curiae, a first, in the Glamis NAFTA lawsuit.) (News Item), Winter 2006 p.16

Update on Glamis Gold's Proposed Imperial Project Edie Harmon (Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Glamis Gold EIR releaseFour Important Legal Victories for Imperial

County Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1Glamis Imperial Gold MineIndian Pass Mineral Entry Withdrawal (Explana-

tion, and letters needed.) Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.3

Open Pit Cyanide Heap-Leach Mine Threatens Quechan Tribe's Sacred Lands Edie Harmon (Article), Fall 1998 p.3

Update on the Glamis Imperial Gold Mine Project Edie Harmon (Article), Spring 1999 p.6

Glamis Imperial Mine Proposal(Article), Winter 1998 p.1

Glamis mineAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues Court-

ney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4BLM Turns Down Imperial Project Gold Mine

(Glamis Gold's Imperial Mine.) Edie Harmon (Arti-cle), Spring 2001 p.10

Quechan Sacred Sites (Glamins open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine.) (News Item), Winter 2003 p.18

Glamis Mine Fight Drags OnEdie Harmon (Article), Spring 2000 p.15

Glamis Mine Opposed by Presidents Advi-sory CouncilACHP opposition based on destruction of Quechan

Indian properties. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6Glass Mountain, South Mono Crater, Royal Gold Mine Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Glazer, SteveMultispecies Plan in Jeopardy

The Multispecies Conservation Plan (MSCP). (Arti-cle), Spring 2002 p.6

Glenn, Edward PEcosystems Re-created in the Colorado River

Delta(Article), Spring 2002 p.4

Glorious Land CompanyOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye

(Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed de-velopment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes.) Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

Paradise Valley Development (EA being pre-pared. Land exchange denied.) (News Item), Sum-mer 2006 p.7

Godron, MichaelTest of Biological Principles

A Q&A test based on Landscape Ecology, by Richard TT Forman & Michael Godron. (Article), Fall 2003 p.6

Going Solar - The Importance of PlanningConsiderations in designing solar energy programs.

Laura Cunningham (Article), June 2010 p.4Gold ButteNorth of Las Vegas. "There's more than gold in them

thar hills." Descriptive story of the area. Terri Robertson (Article), December 2011 p.14

Gold Butte / Whitney Pockets (near Mesquite, NV)(Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Gold Butte area, NVNCA designation

Nevada's Piece of the Grand Canyon Puzzle (Gold Butte area, ORV damage.) (Current Is-sues), March, 2008 p.13

Southern Nevada Hotspots (Sloan Canyon, Gold Butte.) (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.16

Gold Butte: Valuable but still vulnerable.(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Gold MineGovernor Schwarzenegger's comparison to Mojave

DesertIvanpah Solar Energy Facility (Subtitle:

'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking cere-mony. General parameters. Construction to date.) Chris Clarke (Article), December, 2010 p.3

Gold Prices Take Toll on Mining Industry and the EnvironmentEffect of low gold price. Tom Myers (Article), Sum-

mer 1999 p.9Gold Quarry MineCarlin Trend

BLM Approves Illegal Mine (Gold Quarry Mine in the Carlin Trend.) (News Item), Fall 2002 p.18

Gold Quarry Mine ExpansionTom Myers (Article), Spring 2001 p.5

Golden CanyonCopper & Golden Canyon Carcamp, DVNP (Out-

ings Notice), July 1997 p.14Golden Valley WildernessChanges Abound for Desert Dwelling SCA

Crews (A Spring "hitch" in the Golden Valley Wilderness. Reptiles, flowers and friends.) Mattie Shields (Article), December 2011 p.3


Desert Protection and Restoration (Golden Val-ley Wilderness.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17

Managing Wilderness Areas Next to Open Ve-hicle Play Areas Marty Dickes (Article), Septem-ber 16, 2006 p.3

Golden Valley Wilderness Hiking and Ser-vice Trip(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Good Morning, SunshineStan Haye's personal account of installing solar at

his home. Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.4Goodbye to DavyDavy the diplomat tortoise. Elden Hughes (Editorial),

Summer 2000 p.2Goss, StacyLooking Back and Looking Forward

Desert Report editors. Out with the old (Craig Deutsche). In with the new (Stacy Goss). (Edito-rial), March, 2011 p.2

GPSUsing a GPS Receiver in the Desert Richard

Hess (Article), April 1997 p.1Grab for Desert Waters, TheCadiz Inc. and Southern California water issues. El-

den Hughes (Article), Fall 2002 p.10Grafton, MountMount Grafton Wilderness Restoration (Friends

of Nevada Wilderness outing.) (Outings Notice), September 2008 p.21

Grand CanyonQuiet Victory for Grand Canyon's Skies (Air-

plane noise control.) (News Item), Fall 2002 p.19Restoring the 'Eternal Silence' to the Grand

Canyon (Aircraft noise.) Dennis Brownridge (Arti-cle), Dec 15, 2006 p.10

Grand Canyon Overflight Restrictions(Issues Update), Summer 1999 p.2

Grand Canyon ToursImportance of Quiet in Grand Canyon National

Park (The Sound of Silence. Capped at 94,000-plus helicopter tours per year.) Dick Hingson (Arti-cle), June, 2011 p.14

Proposed Heliport for Grand Canyon Tours will Impact Nevada Wilderness (News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Special Flight Rules for Grand Canyon NP, DEIS Available (Some movement in the contro-versy about airtours over the Grand Canyon.) (Cur-rent Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Grand Staircase / Escalante Bus Trip(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monu-ment, Coyote Gulch, Backpack(Outings Notice), June 15, 2007 p.16

Grand Staircase National Monument, Coy-ote Gulch, Backpack(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.22

Grand Staircase National Monument, Es-calante - Coyote Gulch(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22

Grand Staricase National Monument, Es-calante - Coyote Gulch(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18

Granite Fox PowerplantBlack Rock Power Plant (Plans abandoned.)

(News Item), Summer 2006 p.7Granite Mine Agrees to Significantly Re-duced ExpansionTortoise habitat gravel pit approved by City of

Twenty-Nine Palms. (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Granite MountainsAfter the Cows Go Home (Subtitle: A Natural His-

tory and Study of Grazing Impacts in the Granite Mountains.) Letty French (Article), Spring 2000 p.14

Cultivating Research at Granite Mountains (Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center.) James M Andre (Article), Winter 2002 p.3

Granite Mountains Wind Energy ProjectUpdate on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-


Grapevine & Queer Wilderness Study trip (SW Nevada)(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Grass Roots EducatorsDown Home Learning (Children and the Natural


Eco Map, TheDiagram of ecological interactions, used for class-

room instruction. (Map), June 2010 p.14Grass Valley Wilderness Backpack(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17

GrasslandsLast of the Central Valley Grasslands Carrizo

Plain National Monument. Cal French (Article), March 15, 2007 p.6

Grasslands of CaliforniaExotic weed invasion. History and overview of inva-

sive grasses. Breck McAlexander (Article), Spring 2006 p.8

Graymont Western, Inc.Patenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869

(Sale of public mining property in Nevada to min-ing companies.) Cristi Barker (Article), Spring 2004 p.15

GrazingAfter the Cows Go Home Subtitle: A Natural His-

tory and Study of Grazing Impacts in the Granite Mountains. Letty French (Article), Spring 2000 p.14

BLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting Standard "Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc. Jim Catlin (Article), De-cember 2011 p.4

Ecological Health and Livestock Grazing In Southern California deserts. Lisa Belenky & Greta Anderson (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4



Interior Appropriation Riders Mine dumps and grazing permits. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Judge Orders Stay, Grazing in Tortoise Habitat (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

One Size Does Not Fit All Cattle grazing as a management tool in the Carrizo Plain NM. Caroline E Christian, Lawrence Saslaw & Scott Butterfield (Article), September 2008 p.16

Preserving the Integrity of Biological Diversity Efforts to integrate grazing and biological diversity at Deep Springs College. Geoff Pope (Article), Spring 2002 p.14

Senate rider to eliminate environmental reviews for grazing renewals. (Issues Update), Summer 1999 p.2

Tushar Mountains, UtahStatus in the Mojave National Preserve

First Ten Years of the Mojave National Pre-serve Mary Martin (Article), Fall 2005 p.3

Grazing allotmentsMojave Ranch - Buyout Retires Grazing Allot-

ments Kelly Hawk (Article), Summer 2001 p.8Grazing Allotments, Renewal, Public Com-mentsEA preparation for grazing allotments in the West

Mojave. (Sidebar), March 15, 2007 p.5Grazing and What It Does to Our Western LandscapeMyths about the benefits of western grazing. Wayne

Y Hoskisson (Article), Dec 2007 p.3Grazing effects on tortoiseEcological Health and Livestock Grazing (In

Southern California deserts.) Lisa Belenky & Greta Anderson (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4

Grazing Impact, Natural History and Study(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.15

Grazing in Anza-Borrego Threatens Bighorn SheepSubtitle: Recovery plan says no grazing. Elden

Hughes (Article), Spring 2004 p.14Grazing on Public LandsFrom the perspective of a rancher. Art Steinbeck

(Article), March 2012 p.3Grazing Restriction Protects Desert Tor-toiseDaniel Patterson (Article), Fall 2001 p.12

Grazing RestrictionsOn Tortoise Critical Habitat. (News Item), Fall 2001

p.10Grazing Rules on HoldCourt ordered suspension of new BLM grazing regu-

lations. (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13Grazing, the Essential Management ToolBrent Eldridge (Article), September 2007 p.12

Great Basin Air Pollution Control DistrictDust Clouds Reach Ridgecrest

Air pollution from Owens Lake dust storm, over Ridgecrest, Cal. (Photo), Spring 2004 p.12

Dust Rising from Owens Dry LakeDust storm 'event' on Owens Dry Lake. (Photo),

Spring 2004 p.10Great Basin Desert Study & Exploration(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Great Basin Mine WatchMercury Emissions from Mines Under Pressure

(Great Basin Mine Watch's efforts to control mer-cury emissions from Nevada mines.) Dan Ran-dolph (Article), June 15, 2007 p.6

Great Basin National Park Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.17

Great Basin Research WatchJerritt Canyon Mine, Nevada

(Photo), June 2009 p.11Great Falls BasinFrom the interior, looking east. Tom Budlong

(Photo), September, 2011 p.9Indian Joe Canyon and Great Falls Basin Back-

pack (Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.24Restoration

Volunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-grams (Use of volunteers to expand BLM land management effectivity.) Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13

WSA That Didn't Make It - Now Looking To-ward Wildlands 2000 (Great Falls Basin.) Carl Wheat & Frank Wheat (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17

Great Falls Basin Wilderness Study AreaHistory and description. Relation to Trona. Personal

perspective by the author. How to proceed. Judy Anderson (Article), September, 2011 p.9

Great Farmer-Engineers of our DesertsKangaroo Rat behavior. Laura Prugh (Article), Sep-

tember 2009 p.15Great Old Broads for WildernessHelp creating the Healthy Lands Project. (Sidebar),

September, 2010 p.9Greed, Gold and Trade AgreementsGuatamalan Mayas, Californian Quechans, and

Sierra Club meet to discuss environmental threats from Glamis Gold. Jean Costa (Article), Winter 2006 p.18

Green Path NorthGreenwash, The (Renewable Energy Development

- The Right and the Wrong Way.) April Sall (Arti-cle), June, 2008 p.4

LADWP's Green Path North Threatens Califor-nia Desert (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Our Legacy vs. LADWP's Green Path North (A new elecric transmission corridor.) Donna Thomas (Article), Dec 2007 p.10

Green, RobinSonoran Despoblado

El Camino del Diablo in Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. (Article), Summer 2002 p.10

Greenwash, TheRenewable Energy Development - The Right and the

Wrong Way. April Sall (Article), June, 2008 p.4


Greenwater ValleyRoad Bulldozed in Death Valley National Park

(Old road in Greenwater Valley dozed in error.) Bob Ellis (Article), Summer 2004 p.13

Grizzly Bear National Monument Proposal(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Gross, HowardEagle Mountain Dump Suffers Major Defeat

(Article), Winter 2006 p.1Groups Join Together to Confront Water Rights IssueThe war for Nevada's Groundwater. Las Vegas looks

for more water. Ron Mrowka (Article), June, 2011 p.2

Growing Up and Growing Old with the BLMReminiscences and Observations. Chris Roholt (Arti-

cle), December 2011 p.15Grunwald, LoisThanksgiving at Anza Borrego

Outing report. (Article), Spring 2001 p.7Guadalupe Trail from Pinyon Flats to La Quinta Backpack(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.21

Guiliani, DerhamMemories of Derham Guiliani (The inspirational,

quiet, desert observer.) Laura Cunningham & Bob Ellis (Obituary/Tribute), December, 2010 p.5

Gullo, AndreaSafe Passage Soon for Urban Wildlife

Puente Hills area, highway underpass. (Article), Spring 2005 p.14

Gunsight Loop, Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17

Guzzler Battles ContinueIn the Mojave National Preserve. Elden Hughes (Arti-

cle), Summer 2005 p.5GuzzlersA Matter of Words Legal interpretation of regula-

tions concerning motorized access to guzzlers in wilderness. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.16

Are the Benefits of Guzzlers Understood? (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.18

Bird Guzzlers in Wilderness Kate Allen (Article), March, 2008 p.16

Drowning in Guzzlers (Goals and hazards of guz-zlers.) Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 2002 p.7

for Big Horn SheepWilderness & Guzzlers for Desert Bighorn

Sheep John D Wehausen (Article), Dec 2007 p.4

New Guzzlers in Mojave National Preserve are Opposed (News Item), Spring 2005 p.5

rebuttal to column criticizing Sierra ClubSierra Club Lies about Guzzlers (Rebuttal to

charges by columnist Jim Matthews.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2004 p.2


Guzzlers in WildernessSheephole Valley and Orocopia Mountains wilder-

nesses. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

-H-HabitatCritical Habitat for Pierson's Milkvetch in the

Algodones Dunes A court ordered habitat pro-posal. (Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Linking Fragmented Habitats Protecting desert wildlife in the face of climate change. Kristeen Penrod, Wayne Spencer & Esther Rubin (Article), Dec 2008 p.14

Protecting Habitat Connectivity in the Desert Californial Wilderness Coaliton program to recon-nect fragmented habitats. Lauren McNees (Arti-cle), Summer 2004 p.12

Hadder, JohnMt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with

Traditional ValuesIntangible values of public land need better pro-

tection. Huge disturbance of sacred land. (Arti-cle), December 2011 p.20

Taxes and MercuryTwo hot topics from mining in Nevada - mercury

emissions and extracted mineral taxation. (Arti-cle), June 2009 p.10

Haefele, MichelleCalifornia Deserts and Economic Prosperity

(Article), September 2008 p.8Haggerty, RobertUSBP and BLM Forge Unlikely Partnership

(Article), Fall 2000 p.8HaikuDesert haiku. Tomu (Poetry), September 2009 p.3Tomu (Poetry), Dec 2009 p.22

Haiwee Geothermal Leasing Area(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Halsey, Richard WDesert Fires - They Aren't What They Used To

BeConversion of fire-intolerant native desert plants

to fire-tolerant invasive species. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.1

Hancock, ChristineLittle People who do Big Things (Individual ef-


Haney, FrazierNew Future for the Whitewater Trout Farm

The trout farm fed by Whitewater River draining San Gorgonio Wilderness, acquired by The Wild-lands Conservancy. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.3

Hangan, MargaretBorder Patrol Impacts in the Jacumba Wilder-

ness(Article), Fall 2000 p.10

Operation GatekeeperImpact on cultural and natural resources on the

US/Mexico border. (Article), Winter 2002 p.8Harmon, EdieBLM Turns Down Imperial Project Gold Mine


Glamis Gold's Imperial Mine. (Article), Spring 2001 p.10

Four Important Legal Victories for Imperial County(Article), Winter 2001 p.1

Glamis Mine Fight Drags On(Article), Spring 2000 p.15

Indian Pass Mineral Entry WithdrawalExplanation, and letters needed. (Article), Winter

1998-1999 p.3Isn't it Time for National Service

Public Works. In the spirit of the Peace Corp and the SCA. (Article), June 2009 p.5

Mining: Riders, Waste, Millsites and the Impe-rial ProjectDiscussion of mining issues. (Article), Summer

1999 p.10Open Pit Cyanide Heap-Leach Mine Threatens

Quechan Tribe's Sacred Lands(Article), Fall 1998 p.3

Update on Glamis Gold's Proposed Imperial Project(Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Update on the Glamis Imperial Gold Mine Project(Article), Spring 1999 p.6

Harmons, Jim and EdieHonored (CNRCC Desert Committee and Jim and

Edie Harmon receive major Sierra Club awards.) (Article), Spring 2002 p.1

Harness, RandyNifty NAFTA Nevada Shell Game

Bridge to replace Hoover Dam bottleneck. (Arti-cle), Spring 1999 p.4

Harriet Allend. Sept. 30, 2009. Long time environmental leader.

Judy Anderson (Obituary/Tribute), Dec 2009 p.2Harriet Allen, Desert QueenProfile. Judy Anderson (Article), Summer 2001 p.9

Harris WashRussian Olive Appreciation Festival (Harris

Wash (Escalante tributary) service trip to remove Russian Olive.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

Hartman, BobDesert Bighorn Sheep Census Yields Lowest

Count in 27 Years(Article), July 1997 p.11

Hashmi, JasonTest Your Desert Knowledge

(Desert Knowledge), Fall 2004 p.13Havert, BillCoachella Valley Mountains Conservancy

A partnership for protection. (Article), Dec 2009 p.16

Hawk, KellyMojave Ranch - Buyout Retires Grazing Allot-

ments(Article), Summer 2001 p.8

Haye, StanBriggs Mine Update

(Article), July 1997 p.7Burros Burros Everywhere

Burros on desert lands. (Article), Winter 1998 p.4Good Morning, Sunshine

Stan Haye's personal account of installing solar at his home. (Article), March, 2008 p.4

Miners go to Kindergarten3809 mining regs being revised. (Article), Spring

1999 p.1Permits and Rider Education Required

Review of the Rand Mountain ORV closure, and re-opening with controlled access. (Article), September 2008 p.10


Voices Crying Near WildernessOn rural Sierra Club members and activists. (Arti-

cle), Fall 2002 p.7We Pay for our Past

Mining Contamination in the Mojave. (Article), March, 2008 p.12

Haye, Stan & JeannieCDPA Memories

Memories of CDPA passage, Panamint Valley, and marriage in Ballarat. (Article), Fall 2004 p.5

Hazardous Waste DisposalResults of a web search. (Article), Spring 2005 p.7

Hazlett, Richard W.author

American West at Risk, The (Science, Myths and Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery. Howard Wilshire, Jane Nielson and Richard Ha-zlett. "We are already serious, are actively working on wasteful personal habits, and are commenting to agencies and politicians about threats to our arid western landscapes. This book is for us.".) Pat Flanagan (Book Review), March 2009 p.22

Healing Mojave's AT&T ScarsRestoration of obsolete communication path

through the Mojave National Preserve. Amy Liv-ingston & Cariker Cunningham (Article), Winter 2003 p.9

Healthy Lands Project, TheOff-road vehicle monitoring at healthylands.org, an

on-line database. Gary T Skiba (Article), Septem-ber, 2010 p.8

HealthyLands.orgOff-road vehicle monitoring

Healthy Lands Project, The (Off-road vehicle monitoring at healthylands.org, an on-line data-base.) Gary T Skiba (Article), September, 2010 p.8

HeliportProposed Heliport for Grand Canyon Tours will

Impact Nevada Wilderness (News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Heller, RichardLong Night's Journey till Dawn

Profile of Preston Arrow-Weed, Quechan elder. (Article), Dec 2009 p.10

Henry Mountains, Central Utah, Ex-ploratory Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.12

Henry Spring(Photo), September, 2011 p.11


Henry, Mary AnnDedeckera Canyon (Story of Dedeckera Canyon,

naming, dozing, repair.) Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Winter 1998 p.2

Patience, Perseverance, and a Fighter (Mary Ann Henry.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2000 p.4

SEEP Links Communities, Volunteers and Agencies(Article), Fall 2000 p.5

Henson, RyanDesert Wilderness Bill at Last

California Desert Protection Act of 2010 - genesis and details. (Article), March, 2010 p.4

How Modern Wilderness Proposals are Crafted(Article), March, 2008 p.14

Here Are the FactsYucca Mountain dangers. (Article), Spring 2002 p.17

Hess, RichardUsing a GPS Receiver in the Desert

(Article), April 1997 p.1Heun, EmilyEPA to Take Lead on Yerington Mine Cleanup

(Article), Spring 2005 p.12Hexahedron Mine, JTNP(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.16

Hexavalent ChromiumHistoric Settlement Reached (Fort Mojave Indi-

ans, PG&E, Colorado River and hexavalent chromium.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.6

Hiatt, HermiMim Romero, Desert Queen

(Article), Fall 2001 p.15Reporting from the Field

Subtitle: Writing an Effective Trip Report. (Arti-cle), Summer 2000 p.14

Hiatt, John440,000 Acres of Wilderness

Clark Co., NV, SB 2612. (Article), Fall 2002 p.1Aliens in the Desert

Non-native grasses, mustards and other plants replacing native plants. (Article), Summer 2005 p.12

Ancient Horses, Camels and Mammoths in Las VegasUpper Las Vegas Wash - preservation plans for

this rich fossil area. (Article), March, 2010 p.3Climate Change - What's Ahead

(Article), September 2009 p.14Coal-fired Power Plants in Nevada

(Article), March, 2008 p.3Eagles Soar over Nevada

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.11Eastern Nevada Restoration Initiative

Questionable and untested restoration tech-niques. (Article), Fall 2000 p.18

Fish and Wildlife Considering New Sage-Grouse ListingDiscussion of efforts to list the Greater Sage

Grouse as an endangered species. (Article), Summer 2004 p.7

Industrialization of the Desert

Renewable energy has changed the traditional Sierra Club wildland protection priority when the protection is needed most. (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.12

Joined at the HipThe relation between water supplies and power

generation. (Article), Dec 2008 p.2Las Vegas Looks North for Water

(Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.18Last Chance for Walker Lake

Crossing the boundary from fresh to salt lake. (Ar-ticle), Fall 2003 p.1

Long and Widening Road, TheProposed Hoover Dam Bypass to replace the 2-

lane across the dam. (Article), Winter 2002 p.11Mesquite, the Desert's Tree of Life

All sorts of uses. (Article), September 2007 p.19Preview of Water Pumping at Coyote Springs

ValleyProposed 50,000 dwelling community north of Las

Vegas. (Article), Summer 2003 p.7Sloan Canyon NCA is Dedicated

(Article), Spring 2003 p.6Smokey the Bear Brings More Fuel to the Fire

Discussion of habitiat management for fire. (Arti-cle), Fall 2001 p.4

State of the Sage Grouse(Article), Spring 2002 p.13

Walker Lake Update(Article), Spring 2003 p.13

Water, a Big Issue in NevadaFighting for water rights. (Article), Summer 2003

p.7Wilderness Victory

Clark County, Nevada, 450,000 Ac new wilder-ness. (Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Hidden Cave Dayhike, Joshua Tree Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.23

Hidden Hills Solar Plant, Inyo Countythreat to the Old Spanish Trail


Hidden Lake bluecurlsSuit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego


Hidden Spring, NVShown on map


Hidden ValleyMuddy Mountains / Hidden Valley Desert

Study (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14Hidden Valley in Cady Mountains WSAElden Hughes (Photo), Summer 2000 p.Centerfold


High Life Among the AncientsBristlecone pines in the White Mountains. Andrea

Leigh (Article), Fall 2002 p.4High Rock Canyon, NevadaExploring Northwest Nevada's High Rock (High

Rock Canyon.) Henry Egghart (Trip Report), July 1997 p.11



High Rock Lake Wilderness(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

High Rock Wilderness, Explore(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14

High Schells Wilderness RestorationSnake Creek Canyon. (Outings Notice), June, 2008

p.16Highland Ridge Wildernesswilderness management plan


HighwaysBuilding a Radioactive Highway Project Plow-

share's plan to excavate I-40 through the Bristol Mtns with 23 simultaneous nuclear explosions. Howard Wilshire (Article), Spring 2001 p.9

Safe Passage Soon for Urban Wildlife Puente Hills area, highway underpass. Andrea Gullo (Arti-cle), Spring 2005 p.14

Hiking530-Mile Trek Across California (Colorado River

to Morro Bay on foot. 42 days.) Cal French (Arti-cle), September, 2011 p.4

Hiking the Desert TrailSeveral segments of the Mexico-to-Canada desert

trail. Judy Anderson & George Huxtable (Article), Fall 2005 p.4

Hingson, DickImportance of Quiet in Grand Canyon National

ParkThe Sound of Silence. Capped at 94,000-plus heli-

copter tours per year. (Article), June, 2011 p.14Joshua Tree Re-Route Saga Comes to a Close

Low-level military training route. (Article), Winter 2001 p.15

Joshua Tree 'Screaming Jet' Re-RouteSubtitle: At long last, peace will come…. (Article),

Fall 2000 p.17Navy Signs On for Joshua Tree FONSI

Low-level military jets re-routed. (Article), Sum-mer 2000 p.11

Screaming Jet Saga ContinuesStatus report of JTNP military jet overflights. (Arti-

cle), Fall/Winter 1999 p.10Screaming Jets Will Become a Little Quieter at

Joshua Tree(Article), Summer 1999 p.3

Spray Painting the Soundscape

Aircraft corridor/noise over Joshua Tree National Park (with map of corridor). (Article), Winter 1998 p.8

HinkleyEnvironmental Review Inadequate (Hinkley

sludge dump.) (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18Waste Treatment Plant for the Mojave (Sludge

treatment facility planned for Hinkley, west of Barstow.) (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Historic Owens Valley Ranch up for Sale: Marred Viewshed?Lubken Ranch - 600 ac, south side of Lone Pine.

Mike Prather (News Item), December, 2010 p.10Historic PreservationORV event destruction in Christmas Canyon. (News

Item), Fall 2001 p.10Historic Resources in the California DesertA Wilderness Perspective - practical aspects of man-

aging historic evidence. Marty Dickes (Article), September 2007 p.3

Historic Settlement ReachedFort Mojave Indians, PG&E, Colorado River and hex-

avalent chromium. Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.6

History of the West Hiking TourLookout City in the Argus Range. (Outings Notice),

Spring 2001 p.16HLP (Healthy Lands Project)Off-road vehicle monitoring

Healthy Lands Project, The (Off-road vehicle monitoring at healthylands.org, an on-line data-base.) Gary T Skiba (Article), September, 2010 p.8

Hogan, DavidCarrizo Gorge Poses Risk to Peninsular

Bighorn Sheep(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Conservation Victory in Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkDefeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and

re-introduce feral horses. (Article), Fall 2004 p.18

Fight is On Against 'Sunrise Powerlink'Proposed transmission line through Anza-Borrego

Desert State Park. A serious threat to the natu-ral environment. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.1

Hogue, LarryAlgodones No One Knew

(Article), Summer 2002 p.20Battle for California's Energy Future

The Sunrise Power Link. (Article), June, 2008 p.1Hogue, LawrenceOff-Roaders in the Driver's Seat

Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area. (Article), Dec 2007 p.11

Holbeck, ChrisMine Reclamation at Joshua Tree National

Park(Article), Summer 2000 p.9

Holiday Service in Carrizo Plain National Monument(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.16


(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21Home on the Peninsular RangeReturning bighorn sheep from near extinction. Mark

C Jorgensen (Article), Fall 2001 p.8HonoredCNRCC Desert Committee and Jim and Edie Harmon

receive major Sierra Club awards. (Article), Spring 2002 p.1

Hoover DamLong and Widening Road, The (Proposed Hoover

Dam Bypass to replace the 2-lane across the dam.) John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2002 p.11

Nifty NAFTA Nevada Shell Game (Bridge to re-place Hoover Dam bottleneck.) Howard Booth & Randy Harness (Article), Spring 1999 p.4

Hoover, VickyFall Trips to Nevada

Mapping potential wilderness. (Trip Report), Win-ter 1998 p.17

Getting our Kykxx at ZzyzxMeeting of Wilderness Committees. (Article),

Spring 1999 p.3Old Woman Mountains - an Ongoing Adoption

Saga(Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.19

Remembering StanStan Weidart. (Article), March 2009 p.3

Silver Peak Range Desert Study & Backpack(Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.10

Western Wilderness Conference, 2010At UC Berkeley, April 2010. (Article), March, 2010

p.7What's Wrong with Fee Demo

(Article), Spring 2000 p.10Horse Trails, Joshua Tree National Park, Dayhike(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20

Horses, burrosWild Horse and Burro Act

Wild Horse and Burro Legacy (Managing wild horses and burros on public lands.) Alex Neibergs (Article), September, 2010 p.3

Horvitz, SteveSalton Sea

Water Conservation Goals Determine Fate. (Arti-cle), Winter 2002 p.6

Hoskisson, Wayne YGrazing and What It Does to Our Western

LandscapeMyths about the benefits of western grazing. (Ar-

ticle), Dec 2007 p.3How Modern Wilderness Proposals are CraftedRyan Henson (Article), March, 2008 p.14

How Much "Big Solar" Must the Desert Suffer?An indictment of the RETI process. Ed Mainland (Ar-

ticle), June 2009 p.1How Much Water Will be AvailableSalton Sea restoration - current status. Ronald En-

zweiler (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.3

How Not to do Route DesignationsLessons learned from recent route inventory

projects. Jim Dodson (Article), Spring 2005 p.10How We're Losing the West We Thought We'd WonSubtitle: 'Growth and Nevada's Groundwater' -

SNWA's search for more water. Jim Deacon (Arti-cle), Summer 2006 p.3

Hoyt, MinervaJoshua Tree National Monument

Minerva Hoyt and the Creation of Joshua Tree National Monument (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.7

presentation of Hoyt awardJoshua Tree Celebrates National Park An-

niversary, Minerva Hoyt Bob Cates (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.6

HR 2869Patenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869


HR 3682 (California Desert & Mountain Her-itage Act)Wilderness Legislation in Riverside County

(190,000 acre proposal.) (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

HR 3718road through Joshua Tree NP wilderness for access

to radio towerBill Threatens Joshua Tree Wilderness (Mary

Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in Joshua Tree NP.) Frank Buono (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

HR 5155Native American Sacred Lands Act

To Secure Religious Liberty for American In-dians (Argument in favor of HR 5155, the Na-tive American Sacred Lands Act.) Charles Lev-endorsky (Article), Winter 2003 p.14

HR3481Lower Colorado River Protection Act of 2009,

HR3481 (Water quality. Introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

HR3698, Rahall-Shay-Inslee mining reform billStill at Risk Without Mining Law Reform (The

1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-Shay-Inslee bill.) Terry Weiner (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

Huge Victory in Coachella ValleyDeal not consummated. (Errata), Winter 2004 #1

p.12Nature Conservancy to buy Cathton Investments.

(Article), Fall 2003 p.1Hughes, EldenAcronyms and Familiarity with Issues

(View from the Chair), April 1997 p.2Asking the Right Questions

Cadiz Water Grab. (Article), Fall 2001 p.10Big and the Little, The

On-the-ground evidences, small and large, re-mind of the value of environmental efforts. (Edi-torial), Winter 2006 p.2


Biggest Land Transaction Since the Spanish Land GrantsWildlands Conservancy's proposed purchase of

Catellus properties. (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Bush's War on the Environment(Editorial), Spring 2003 p.2

Cadiz Water GrabProblems with the proposed Cadiz water project.

(Article), Winter 2001 p.3Cady Mountains WSA

Viewed from Afton Gorge. (Photo), Summer 2000 p.Centerfold

California Land Acquisition - Telling the StoryThe story of whirlwind lobbying in DC with desert

tortoises - how it was done. (Article), Summer 1999 p.16

California Must Save the Salton Sea(Commentary), Winter 2004 #1 p.19

Celebrating CDPA's 5th Anniversary(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1

Celebrating Frank Wheat's MiracleNear completion of Wheat's book "California

Desert Miracle". (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.10

ConnectivityWildlife corridors. (Editorial), Fall 2001 p.2

Conservation Easment for Owens ValleyDevelopment rights to LADWP land in Owens Val-

ley. (Article), Summer 2001 p.3Dedeckera Canyon

Story of Dedeckera Canyon, naming, dozing, re-pair. (View from the Chair), Winter 1998 p.2

Desert CommitteeWhat we do and how we do it. (View from the

Chair), Winter 1998-1999 p.2Desert Committee Co-chair Hughes Receives

John Muir Award (Article), July 1997 p.7Desert Committee Working with Native Ameri-

cansReview of coordination with various Native Ameri-

can entities. (Editorial), Winter 2004 #2 p.2Desert Report's New Managing Editor

Craig Duetsche. A thanks from Patty & Elden Hughes. (Editorial), Spring 2006 p.2

Drowning in GuzzlersGoals and hazards of guzzlers. (Article), Winter

2002 p.7Effective, But Not Necessarily Efficient

On the depth of passion and knowledge behind the Desert Report. (Editorial), Fall 2002 p.2

Elden Hughes - The Man and his Legacy Joan Taylor (Obituary/Tribute), March 2012 p.4

Fish Creek Mountains in the Fish Creek Wilder-ness(Photo), Fall 2004 p.4

Flocks to the HorizonsFocus on the Salton Sea. (Editorial), Summer

2002 p.2Fort Irwin, Tortoise, Chemgold - When Things

Get QuietKeep active. (Article), July 1997 p.6

Giant Step Forward for Mojave WildernessCatellus land transfer to Federal ownership,

wilderness. (Article), Spring 2000 p.3Goodbye to Davy

Davy the diplomat tortoise. (Editorial), Summer 2000 p.2

Grab for Desert Waters, The

Cadiz Inc. and Southern California water issues. (Article), Fall 2002 p.10

Grazing in Anza-Borrego Threatens Bighorn SheepSubtitle: Recovery plan says no grazing. (Article),

Spring 2004 p.14Guzzler Battles Continue

In the Mojave National Preserve. (Article), Sum-mer 2005 p.5

Hidden Valley in Cady Mountains WSA(Photo), Summer 2000 p.Centerfold

If We Could Continue to Encounter Nature on That Level All Our DaysOutings listings and outings coordinators. (View

from the Chair), Spring 1999 p.2Ignorance and Arrogance

Bush administration. (Editorial), Winter 2004 #1 p.2

Invasive Sahara MustardBrassica Tournefortii. (Article), Summer 2001

p.19It Takes a Community

Volunteers behind the Desert Report. (Editorial), Fall 2003 p.2

It's All About VolunteersThis issue of the Desert Report is dedicated to

volunteers helping to manage and protect the desert. (Editorial), Fall 2005 p.2

Ivanpah Airport Land Grab(Article), Fall 1998 p.1

Knowing the DesertAlways more to learn. (Editorial), Summer 2003

p.2Let's Switch Packs

Responsibilities of outing participants. (Editorial), Spring 2001 p.2

Linkages vs. FragmentationImportance and implementation of biological cor-

ridors. (Editorial), Winter 2003 p.2Littlest Lobbyists, The

Elden & Patty Hughes enlisting desert tortoise as CDPA lobbyists. (Article), Fall 2004 p.11

Major Land PurchaseCatellus land bought by Wildlands Conservancy.

(Article), Spring 2003 p.1Mary Martin, Desert Heroine

Summary of Mary Martin's ten years as Superin-tendent of the Mojave National Preserve. (Arti-cle), Fall 2005 p.1

Moose CurveRe: Fort Irwin expansion. (View from the Chair),

Summer 1999 p.2Mother of Wilderness

Marge Sill. (Article), Summer 2000 p.4Mother Road becomes Mojave Trails

California Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein bill), description of major features. (Article), March, 2010 p.1

MWD Says "No!" to Cadiz Project(Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Nag, Nag, Nag, and Feather SensorsSueing agencies to make them perform. And, the

power of many sensors be they pelicans or peo-ple. (View from the Chair), July 1997 p.2

New Oak Tree, ACalifornia Desert Protection Act--- a ten-year old

oak on its way to maturity. (Article), Fall 2004 p.2

Not Waiting for Protection


Protection and restoration. Dams, rivers and lakes. (View from the Chair), Fall 1998 p.2

Passing the TorchReassignments at the Desert Report. (Article),

Summer 2001 p.16Patience, Perseverance, and a Fighter

Mary Ann Henry. (Article), Fall 2000 p.4Pioneer of Desert Protection

Eulogy for Tasker Edmiston (1910-2004). (Arti-cle), Summer 2004 p.5

Planting the BeanTime. Hopis, our government… Caves. CDPA. (Ed-

itorial), Spring 2002 p.2Privitization of Water is a Mistake

(Article), Fall 2001 p.2Progress on the Mother Road

History and future. Catellus lands, imminent legis-lation. (Article), September 2009 p.1

Proposed Fort Irwin Expansion(Article), Summer 2001 p.1


Ruminations While Driving North Along High-ways 14 and 395Travelogue, and thanks to the people who helped

preserve the lands along the route. (View from the Chair), Fall/Winter 1999 p.2

Sad Farewell to a FriendFrank Wheat. (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

Sheephole Valley Wilderness GuzzlersSubtitle: Guzzlers Put Bighorn Sheep at Risk. (Ar-

ticle), Fall 2003 p.10Sierra Club Lies about Guzzlers

Rebuttal to charges by columnist Jim Matthews. (Editorial), Spring 2004 p.2

Suing the Bureau of Land Management to Enc-force the Endangered Species Act(Commentary), Spring 2001 p.1

Tamarisk and the BLMEfforts at tamarisk control. (Article), Summer

1999 p.4The Natives are Restless

Public and agency awareness of non-native plants. (Editorial), Summer 2004 p.2

There's Nothing Remarkable About This RiverReason for public notifications of government ac-

tions, and necessity to follow them. (View from the Chair), Fall 2000 p.2

Thoughts on Activists/Volunteers(Commentary), Winter 1998 p.23

Timbisha Agreement, What We Know About ItTrust lands, cooperative management, …. (Arti-

cle), Spring 1999 p.6Turning Cartwheels

Accomplishments, worthy of turning cartwheels. (Editorial), Winter 2002 p.2

Victory for the DesertCatellus properties transferred to NPS, BLM. (Arti-

cle), Summer 2000 p.1View from the Chair

Urban sprawl - what to do about it. (Editorial), Spring 2000 p.2

Welcome ChangeTerry Frewin is now Co-chair of the Desert Com-

mittee. (Editorial), Spring 2005 p.2When God Lives in Omaha

Getting companies and agencies to comply with environmental law. (Editorial), Summer 2001 p.2

Whirlwind WarriorBy Preston Jefferson Arrow-weed. (Book Review),

Winter 1998-1999 p.11Why Is The Sierra Club is Always Suing Some-

one?(Editorial), Summer 2005 p.2

Year of Changes, AConservation successes, and Desert Report

progress. (Editorial), Winter 2001 p.2Hughson, DebraClimate Change, Energy and the Desert

Report of Apr 2008 workshop - Desert Managers Group and U/AZ Extension. Where are we headed?. (Article), June, 2008 p.6

Desert Tortoise Density Monitoring(Article), Winter 2002 p.4

On the basis of Sound ScienceSubtitle: The role of the science advisor in deter-

mining environmental policy. (Article), Summer 2002 p.12

Seeps and Springs in the Mojave National Pre-serveA critical resource. Past, present and future. Dis-

cussion of characteristics. (Article), September, 2011 p.2

The Achilles Heel of Yucca Mountain(Article), Summer 2002 p.17

Humboldt Forestwilderness management plan


Humboldt River MinesThe "Mine of the Month". Tom Myers (Article), Fall

1998 p.5Humpback Chub(Photo), Spring 2003 p.5

Hund, GearyPlanned Energy Corridors May Threaten Public

LandsProposed energy corridors through wilderness,

roadless areas, WSAs. (Article), Summer 2006 p.1

Preserving the Best of the Rest of the Ameri-can WestThe National Landscape Conservation System -

an assessment of current condition. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.1

Serving on the DACDesert Advisory Committee - input to managing

ten million acres. (Article), Dec 2007 p.5The Impact of Energy Corridors

(Article), Summer 2006 p.11Hunter CanyonInyo Mountains, Hunter Canyon to Bighorn

Mine (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.16Hunter Mountain - Racetrack Area Explo-ration(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.7

Hurl, JohnaCarrizo Plain National Monument

Past accomplishments, future plans. (Article), March, 2010 p.22


Huxtable, GeorgeHiking the Desert Trail

Several segments of the Mexico-to-Canada desert trail. (Article), Fall 2005 p.4

Kelso Dunes to Halloran Summit BackpackCalifornia Desert Trail, Segments L,M,N,O. (Trip

Report), Spring 2006 p.18Hyde, PamelaDecline of Species in the Colorado River

Changing conditions, management priorities, …. (Article), Spring 2003 p.4

-I-Ibex DunesOwlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex

Dunes Desert Study & Carcamp (Outings No-tice), July 1997 p.14

Ibex HillsOwlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex

Hills Joe Fontaine (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20Idaho Conservation LeagueAssistance in controlling mercury pollution


If We Could Continue to Encounter Nature on That Level All Our DaysOutings listings and outings coordinators. Elden

Hughes (View from the Chair), Spring 1999 p.2Ignorance and ArroganceBush administration. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Win-

ter 2004 #1 p.2Ignored, Forgotten and Isolated Smoke Creek Wilderness, TheLetty French (Trip Report), Summer 2000 p.18

Illegal TrailIllegal 2-track in desert, Steam Wells area. Craig

Deutsche (Photo), Spring 2004 p.4Imbalance of PrioritiesConglomerate Mesa. Tom Budlong (Article), Dec

2008 p.18ImmigrationWalling Off Our Southern Deserts The US-Mex-

ico boder fence. Is the cost too high?. Scott Nicol (Article), December, 2010 p.6

Imperial CountyAir Quality in Imperial County (It can get worse.)

Fred Cagle (Article), September, 2010 p.10Air Quality: An Issue in the Desert (Economic

struggle, political will, and those left gasping for air. Agricultural burning in Imperial County.) Luis Olmedo (Article), September 2009 p.18

Desert Societies, Then and Now (Imperial County - prehistoric and current societies.) Jay Van Werlhof (Article), September 2007 p.8

Landfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of Trash Near the Salton Sea (Imperial County gets big money to take more trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high.) Terry Weiner & Linda Lou True (Article), December 2011 p.6

Imperial County CarcampWith Quechan tribal members. (Outings Notice), Fall

1998 p.9Imperial County Environmenal Justice TaskforceTools for Environmental Justice (Imperial County


Imperial County Exploring and Service(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Imperial County Wilderness Restoration and Hiking(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Imperial MineBLM Turns Down Imperial Project Gold Mine

(Glamis Gold's Imperial Mine.) Edie Harmon (Arti-cle), Spring 2001 p.10

EIR releaseFour Important Legal Victories for Imperial

County Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1Glamis Gold

Update on Glamis Gold's Proposed Imperial Project Edie Harmon (Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Imperial National Wildlife RefugeVoracious Long-ears Threaten Wildlife Refuge

(Burros, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge.) Renee L Robichaud (Article), Fall 2001 p.7

Imperial Sand Dunes ORV ImpactsGeoffrey Smith (Article), Spring 2000 p.16

Imperial Solar(Solar Two)

Another Questionable Giveway of Public Lands (Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial Solar) Project.) Donna Tisdale (Arti-cle), March 2009 p.18

Dish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Renewable Energy (Review of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in the Yuha desert.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Imperial Valleygeothermal energy in

Geothermal Power in Imperial Valley (Subti-tle: 'Only as clean as the corporation and the fluid source allow.' Information on Imperial geo-thermal, and geothermal in general.) Fred Cagle (Article), December, 2010 p.1

Quechan PeopleFirst People of Imperial Valley, The (Personal

story by a Native American.) Preston Arrow-weed (Article), March 15, 2007 p.7

Imperial Valley Action NetworkTools for Environmental Justice (Imperial County


Imperial Valley Solar Energy ProjectDesert Coalition Protests Solar Two (Activists'

protest campout at Imperial Solar Two.) (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Stirling Energy System's Solar Two Fast Tracked (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Update on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-dustrial size renewable energy projects in the desert.) (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17


Importance of Quiet in Grand Canyon Na-tional ParkThe Sound of Silence. Capped at 94,000-plus heli-

copter tours per year. Dick Hingson (Article), June, 2011 p.14

In the Moccasins of the ArtistPetroglyphs in Big and Little Petroglyph Canyons,

China Lake. Craig Deutsche (Article), Winter 2006 p.3

In the Shadow of Mount WhitneyResidential subdivision on the road to Whitney Por-

tal. (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7Inadequate Funding Hinders Park MissionSubtitle: Joshua Tree (NP) and other parks face un-

precedented threats. Seth Shteir (Article), Spring 2004 p.8

Indian Joe Canyon and Great Falls Basin Backpack(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.24

Indian PassLiving on the Edge (The Intersection of NAFTA and

Quechan Sacred Places. Discussion of current sta-tus of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Indian Pass - Indian Pass WildernessJim Dodson (Photo), Fall 2004 p.4

Indian Pass & Picacho Wilderness Archae-ological Exploration(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Indian Pass CarcampEastern Imperial County. (Outings Notice), Winter

2004 #2 p.16Indian Pass Mineral Entry WithdrawalExplanation, and letters needed. Edie Harmon (Arti-

cle), Winter 1998-1999 p.3Indian Pass Road withdrawalFour Important Legal Victories for Imperial

County Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1Indian Pass sacred landsAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues Court-

ney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4Cultural Metaphors Embody Running Man

(Quechan sacred area.) Lorey Cachora (Article), Spring 2003 p.7

Indian Pass Wilderness Monitoring and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17

Industrial Solar Projects Threaten Tribe's Spiritual LandscapeCultural Resources. Going, Going, Gone. Quechan

Tribe. Bridget R Nash-Chrabascz (Article), June, 2011 p.11

Industrialization of the DesertRenewable energy has changed the traditional

Sierra Club wildland protection priority when the protection is needed most. John Hiatt (Article), September, 2010 p.12

Inman, EricCactus Snatchers Caught

Barrel cactus poached to make candy (biznaga). (Article), Summer 2000 p.1

Inner City Outings Offer Kids a New Per-spective on the DesertGetting youth outside. Sierra Club community out-

reach program. Bill Tayler (Article), December 2011 p.2

InsectsListing Sought for Algodones Dune Species

Continuing efforts, by CBD, Sierra Club. 16 species. Daniel Patterson (Article), Winter 2006 p.14

San Emigdio Blue, The Endangered butterfly. David Clendenen (Article), Summer 2003 p.3

Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly ESA listing at-tempts. (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Protec-tion Shrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV activ-ity. Daniel Patterson (Article), Spring 2006 p.6

Interior Appropriation RidersMine dumps and grazing permits. (News Item),

Fall/Winter 1999 p.11Interview with Dennis SchrammSuperintendent of the Mojave National Preserve.

David Lamfrom (Article), Dec 2008 p.1Interview with Sarah CraigheadDeath Valley National Park Superintendent. David

Lamfrom (Article), December 2011 p.11Interview with Superintendent Curt SauerJoshua Tree National Park in 2009. Mike Cipra (Inter-

view), September 2009 p.8Interview With the New California Desert District ManagerTeri Raml. Craig Deutsche (Interview), September,

2010 p.6Into the Woods with MethuselahA Desert Mountain Range for Everyone - California's

White Mountians. Janet Damen (Article), March, 2011 p.22

Invasive Grasses Making the Mojave a TinderboxThreat to native species not accustomed to fire.

Beth Daley & Boston Globe (Article), Winter 2002 p.10

Invasive Sahara MustardBrassica Tournefortii. Elden Hughes (Article), Sum-

mer 2001 p.19Invasive SpeciesAnatomy of an Invasion Sahara Mustard - What

do we do now?. Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.16

Argus Range Backpack and Tamarisk Bash (Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Carrizo Canyon Tamarisk Removal Carcamp (Outings Notice), Fall 2001 p.17



Non-native Grass Invasions and Fire in the Mo-jave Desert Matt Brooks (Article), Winter 2001 p.16


Russian Olive Appreciation Festival Harris Wash (Escalante tributary) service trip to remove Rus-sian Olive. (Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

Surprise Canyon Tamarisk Removal, Carcamp, Hike, Panamint Mountains (Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Tamarisk and the BLM Efforts at tamarisk control. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 1999 p.4

Tamarisk Invasion, The John A Laccinole (Article), Spring 2001 p.8

Tamarisk Removal Work Party, Anza Borrego Desert (Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Tamarisk Removal Work Party, Anza-Borrego Desert Hike (Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.12

Invasive Species from Tamarisk to BurrosBurro removal status, efforts, …. George Barnes &

Steve Tabor (Article), Spring 1999 p.9Inyo Crest Service and Hike(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.16

Inyo Mountains Study and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14

Inyo Mountains Wildernessused as an example of public land management

Historic Resources in the California Desert (A Wilderness Perspective - practical aspects of managing historic evidence.) Marty Dickes (Arti-cle), September 2007 p.3

Inyo Mountains Wilderness Study & Car-camp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Inyo Mountains Wilderness, Owens Lake(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.20

Inyo Mountains, Hunter Canyon to Bighorn Mine(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.16

Iron MountainsCadiz Project / Iron Mountains Carcamp (Out-

ings Notice), Winter 2001 p.19Is the Lower Colorado Doomed?The delta, starving for water taken from upstream.

Jennifer Pitt (Article), Summer 2005 p.1Is the Salton Sea Worth Saving?Cary Meister (Commentary), Spring 2000 p.7

Isabella Lake / Red Rock Canyon State Park Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.14

Isn't it About Time to Renegotiate the 1872 Mining Law?Lois Sneddon & Doris Cellarius (Editorial), Fall 2001

p.14Isn't it Time for National ServicePublic Works. In the spirit of the Peace Corp and the

SCA. Edie Harmon (Article), June 2009 p.5It Takes a CommunityVolunteers behind the Desert Report. Elden Hughes

(Editorial), Fall 2003 p.2It's All About VolunteersThis issue of the Desert Report is dedicated to vol-

unteers helping to manage and protect the desert. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Fall 2005 p.2

IVANConfined Animal Facility in Imperial County

(Environmental Responsibility and Citizen Involve-ment. On-line citizen report database (IVAN) snares permitted pollutor.) Luis Olmedo (Article), March, 2011 p.16

Ivanpah Airport(News Item), Spring 2000 p.4Dramatic Change for Ivanpah Valley (Planned

Las Vegas overflow airport on a dry lake in Ivan-pah Valley.) Deborah DeMeo (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.11

Mojave Preserve Threatened by Airport Legis-lation (Airport for Clark Co., NV, serving Las Ve-gas, close to Mojave Nat'l Preserve.) NPCA (Arti-cle), Summer 1999 p.11

Shattering the Silence in Northern Mojave (Pro-posed Ivanpah airport.) Dennis Schramm (Article), Winter 2001 p.13

Ivanpah Airport Land GrabElden Hughes (Article), Fall 1998 p.1

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating StationStatus of the approval process. (Current Issues), Dec

2009 p.13Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating SystemUpdate on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-


Ivanpah Solar Energy FacilitySubtitle: 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking cere-

mony. General parameters. Construction to date. Chris Clarke (Article), December, 2010 p.3

Ivanpah Solar Power Plants(Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Ivanpah Solar Project Would Disturb Thousands of TortoisePartial Ivanpah suspension when tortoise impact ex-

ceeded. (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8Ivanpah ValleyConservation Alternative for Ivanpah Valley

("Another Solar Farm, or an ACEC?" A proposal to designate an ACEC (Area of Environmental Con-cern) to help protect Ivanpah Valley.) Kevin Em-merich (Article), March 2012 p.14

Desert Tortoises in the Northern Ivanpah Val-ley (Threatened species captured and harassed. History and details of Ivanpah Solar's displace-ment of desert tortoise.) Sid Silliman (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.12

Proposed airport to service Las VegasUse of Publicly Owned Land (Potential Las Ve-

gas airports on public land.) Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

Ivanpah Valley Airport Proposed(News Item), Spring 1999 p.18

Ivanpah Valley Conservation ProposalACEC. (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

-J-Jacumba MountainsCoyote Mountains


Borderlands Bonanza (Jacumba, Coyote Moun-tains, Mexican border.) Nick Ervin (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.18

Coyote Mountains, Jacumba Mountains Threat-ened Wilderness Area (Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17

Paradise Lost or Found? (Jacumba and Coyote Mountains.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Southern Desert Spring Carcamp (Jacumba Mountains Wilderness.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.16

Threatened Wilderness Areas (Jacumba and Coy-ote Mountains.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Jacumba Mountains / Borderlands Wilder-ness Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Jacumba Mtns Wilderness Route Closure, Work Party and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.23

Jacumba WildernessBorder Patrol Impacts in the Jacumba Wilder-

ness Margaret Hangan (Article), Fall 2000 p.10Jacumba Wilderness Monitoring and Ser-vice(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.18

Jacumba, Coyote Mountains (Paradise Lost or Found?)(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.18

Jahner, PamelaOperation Gatekeeper

Effect of Border Patrol efforts to control illegal im-migration. (Article), Spring 1999 p.1

James, GregWater Wars and the California/Nevada

DilemmaBorder area issues created by differing state rules

and regulations. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.3Jarbridge Mountains Wilderness Area Climbing / Service Trip(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17

Jashua Tree National Park Dayhike - Horse Trail Hike(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.16

Jawbone Canyon Open AreaManaging Wilderness Areas Next to Open Ve-


Jeeps vs. BighornUpdate on the Dunn Road. (Current Issues), March

2009 p.13Jensen, KittyDesert Tortoise Density Monitoring

(Article), Winter 2002 p.4Line Distancing the Desert Tortoise

Counting tortoises. (Article), Summer 2001 p.11Jerritt Canyon Mine, NevadaGreat Basin Research Watch (Photo), June 2009

p.11mercury emissions

Taxes and Mercury (Two hot topics from mining in Nevada - mercury emissions and extracted mineral taxation.) John Hadder (Article), June 2009 p.10

Jett Creek Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Jim Kenna Selected as BLM's New Califor-nia State Director(Current Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Jim Kilberg awarded 1999 DPC Award of Merit(News Item), Spring 2000 p.4

Jimbilnan Wildernesswilderness management plan


Joan Taylor Wins Coveted "Old Bottle Award"(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.8

Johannesburg, CAWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


John's Camp and Arrastra, Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.24

Johnson, DiegoPronghorn of the Carrizo Plain

Ancient Survivor - Modern Mystery. Why the pop-ulation decline?. (Article), September, 2010 p.16

Joined at the HipThe relation between water supplies and power gen-

eration. John Hiatt (Article), Dec 2008 p.2Jones, BrynAnza Borrego Desert State Park Receives In-

creased Protections(Article), Spring 2005 p.13

New Face of CDCA Seeks BalanceProfile of Steve Borchard, new manager of BLM's

California Desert District. (Article), Summer 2006 p.13

Volunteers Critical to WildernessRole of volunteers in defining, encouraging and

maintaining wilderness. (Article), Fall 2005 p.17Jorgensen, Mark CHome on the Peninsular Range

Returning bighorn sheep from near extinction. (Article), Fall 2001 p.8

Joshau Tree National Park Day Hike - Lela Peak(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Joshua Hills DevelopmentCoalition Vows to Block New City (Joshua Hills,

adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park.) Joan Taylor (Article), Summer 2002 p.14

Leapfrog Development is Out of Bounds (Coachella Valley.) Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2001 p.5


New Appraisal Holds Key to Acquisition of Joshua Hills (News Item), Spring 2004 p.9

Proposed Joshua Hills Development (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Joshua Tree Celebrates National Park An-niversary, Minerva HoytBob Cates (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.6

Joshua Tree Natioal Park Day Hike - The Wonderland Diamond Loop(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17

Joshua Tree National MonumentScreaming Jets Will Become a Little Quieter at

Joshua Tree Dick Hingson (Article), Summer 1999 p.3

VR 1257Spray Painting the Soundscape (Aircraft corri-

dor/noise over Joshua Tree National Park (with map of corridor).) Dick Hingson (Article), Winter 1998 p.8

Joshua Tree National Park(Trip Report), July 1997 p.8Covington Flats Hike - Joshua Tree National

Park (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21Desert study, carcamp. With Phil Lindgren, photog-

rapher. Letty French (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.19

Eagle Mountain Dump Suffers Major Defeat Donna Charpied & Howard Gross (Article), Winter 2006 p.1

Eagle Mountains revert to, proposalEnvironmental Justice Short Circuited (Eagle


Equestrian Trail Hike - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21

General Management Plan, including Tortoise Re-covery Plan, adopted. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Inadequate Funding Hinders Park Mission (Subtitle: Joshua Tree (NP) and other parks face unprecedented threats.) Seth Shteir (Article), Spring 2004 p.8

Interview with Superintendent Curt Sauer (Joshua Tree National Park in 2009.) Mike Cipra (Interview), September 2009 p.8

jet overflightsJoshua Tree 'Screaming Jet' Re-Route (Subti-

tle: At long last, peace will come….) Dick Hing-son (Article), Fall 2000 p.17

Screaming Jet Saga Continues (Status report of JTNP military jet overflights.) Dick Hingson (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.10

Look Back, A (Appreciation of the CDPA, by a su-perintendent of Joshua Tree National Park.) Ernest Quintana (Article), Fall 2004 p.6

Mine Reclamation at Joshua Tree National Park Chris Holbeck (Article), Summer 2000 p.9

New City next to Joshua Tree National Park Looms Larger (30,000 people, 12 golf courses, ….) (News Item), Spring 2002 p.10

Outlaw Mine - Joshua Tree National Park (Out-ings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16

Outlaw Mine - Joshua Tree National Park (Out-ings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Paymaster Mine - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16

Paymaster Mine - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22

Quail Mountain - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Quail Mountain - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

road through wilderness for access to radio towerBill Threatens Joshua Tree Wilderness (Mary

Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in Joshua Tree NP.) Frank Buono (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

South Rim Hike - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Stubbe Spring, Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.16

volunteer cleanup - campgrounds, picnic areas, Smithwater CanyonPublic Service on Public Lands (National Pub-


Wonderland of Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Wonderland of Rocks - Joshua Tree National Park (Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park Day Hike(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.16

Joshua Tree National Park Day Hike - Lela Peak(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17

Joshua Tree National Park Horse Trail Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park, 49 Palms Canyon Ridge, dayhike(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park, Birdwalks at Barker Dam, Big Morongo Preserve(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.13

Joshua Tree National Park, Contact Wash dayhike(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Study / Carcamp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Joshua Tree National Park, Eagle Cliff Mine(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.17

Joshua Tree National Park, Exploration(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

Joshua Tree National Park, Geology and History(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.17

Joshua Tree National Park, Horse Trail Hike(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.20

Joshua Tree National Park, John's Camp and Arrastra(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.22


Joshua Tree National Park, Juniper Flats Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.23

Joshua Tree National Park, Lela Peak(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.13

Joshua Tree National Park, Nameless Mine Hike(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park, Our Favorite Hike(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.21

Joshua Tree National Park, Pines to Palms the 29 Way(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.14

Joshua Tree National Park, Pinto Mountain Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.17(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18

Joshua Tree National Park, Queen Moun-tain(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.22(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.20

Joshua Tree National Park, Split Rock, Pinto Wye Arrastra Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.16

Joshua Tree National Park, Wallstreet Mill to Wonderland Wash(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Joshua Tree National Park, Wonderland Diamond Loop(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.14(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.16

Joshua Tree Re-Route Saga Comes to a CloseLow-level military training route. Dick Hingson (Arti-

cle), Winter 2001 p.15Joshua Tree 'Screaming Jet' Re-RouteSubtitle: At long last, peace will come…. Dick Hing-

son (Article), Fall 2000 p.17Joshua Tree's Forgotten WildernessBicycle trail in wilderness. Joan Taylor (Article), Sum-

mer 2003 p.15JT Reynolds Reflects on His CareerTribute to a Dedicated Public Servant. Mike Cipra

(Article), March 2009 p.8Judge Orders Stay, Grazing in Tortoise Habitat(Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Judy Anderson Wins John Muir AwardFrank Wheat (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1

Juetten, SusanRare Earth Mining at Mountain Pass

History and current status of the Mountain Pass mine near Clark Mountain, CA. (Article), March, 2011 p.1

Juniper Flats(San Bernardino Mountains) Subtitle: Proposed plans

leave a unique area of plants and animals vulnera-ble to damage. Bryan Baker (Article), Summer 2004 p.8

Joshua Tree National Park, Juniper Flats Back-pack (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22

Joshua Tree National Park, Juniper Flats Back-pack (Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.23

Juniper Flats ACECmentioned in article

Juniper Flats ((San Bernardino Mountains) Subti-tle: Proposed plans leave a unique area of plants and animals vulnerable to damage.) Bryan Baker (Article), Summer 2004 p.8

Juniper Flats carcampSan Bernardino County. (Outings Notice), Winter

2004 #2 p.17Juricich, RichPublic Service on Public Lands

National Public Lands Days. Four service trips. Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout. (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

-K-Kaiser SteelEnvironmental Justice Short Circuited (Eagle


Kaiser Ventures LLCSupreme Court Refuses To Hear Eagle Moun-

tain Landfill Case (No garbage dump on the bor-der of Joshua Tree NP.) (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Kaivah WildernessBird Springs Pass, Service and Hike (Repair

OHV damage, Kaivah Wilderness.) (Outings No-tice), March 15, 2007 p.21


Kaldenberg, Russell LBlack Canyon, Inscription Canyon, Martinez

Rock House in National Register of Historic Places(Article), Fall 2000 p.15

China Lake NAWS, Good Steward of Material CultureHistoric resources of a restricted area, by its chief

archeologist. (Article), September 2007 p.4Christmas Canyon Archaeological Surprises

(Article), Spring 2003 p.3Cultural Resources of the Salton Sea

(Article), Spring 2000 p.6Fish Traps (Indian), at Salton Sea

(Photo), Spring 2000 p.6Kane, JeffreyWilderness or Zoos

Response to Dr Wehausen's Dec 2007 Desert Re-port article about sheep guzzlers in wilderness. (Article), March, 2008 p.18


Kangaroo RatGreat Farmer-Engineers of our Deserts (Kanga-

roo Rat behavior.) Laura Prugh (Article), Septem-ber 2009 p.15

Kari, DougRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Kauffmann, SteveEagle Mountain Landfill Doesn't Fly

(Article), Fall 2000 p.9Kearns, AnnieWhat About Those Springs in the Mojave Na-

tional Preserve?Management of the springs. (Article), Fall 2001

p.9Keary Buckwheat shrubhost species for Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly

Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Protec-tion (Shrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV ac-tivity.) Daniel Patterson (Article), Spring 2006 p.6

Keats, AdamMore Unaffordable Housing… Or a New State

ParkTejon Ranch potential housing development. (Ar-

ticle), September 2007 p.14Keep Vehicles Off the DesertTom Myers (Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Keeping Roadless Areas Forever Wild…Subtitle: Backpacking in the Ruby Mountains. Henry

Egghart (Article), Fall 2000 p.23Keeping TabsEnvironmental scorecard for Senators and Congress-

men. (News Item), Summer 2000 p.5Kelley MineWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


Kelso DepotRestoration of the Kelso Depot Nearly Com-

plete James Woolsey (Article), Summer 2005 p.4Kelso Depot Being RestoredDavid Moore (Article), Summer 2003 p.4

Kelso Depot Rehabilitation to BeginDennis Schramm (Article), Winter 2001 p.12

Kelso DunesEast Mojave Carcamp with Moonlight Hike to

Kelso Dunes (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20East Mojave Carcamp with Moonlight Hike to

Kelso Dunes (Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18East Mojave Kelso Dunes Primitive Carcamp

(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17East Mojave Primitive Carcamp at Kelso Dunes

(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22Giant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness


Kelso Dunes at SunsetRobert Robbins (Photo), Fall 2004 p.9

Kelso Dunes to Halloran Summit BackpackCalifornia Desert Trail, Segments L,M,N,O. George

Huxtable (Trip Report), Spring 2006 p.18Kelso Dunes, East Mojave Primitive Car-camp(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Kelso ValleyPaiute Mountains & Kelso Valley Exploratory

Carcamp (Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20Kenna, JimJim Kenna Selected as BLM's New California

State Director (Current Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Kennedy MeadowsDesert View Backpack (Kennedy Meadows to

Olancha Pass, Peak.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.17

Kern County Zones Favor TakingsKern County Valley Floor Conservation Habitat Plan.

Monica Bonds (Article), Fall 2002 p.12Kern River PreserveSouthern Sierra Study Carcamp, Birds and

More (Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16Kern River South Fork, Environment, Car-camp(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.16

Kettering, AliceEl Paso Mountains Wilderness

Subtitle: Repairing the Boundaries. BLM-directed volunteers maintaining wilderness boundaries, disguising illegal roads. (Article), Summer 2004 p.14

Kiavah WildernessSouthern Sierra (West Side) Management Plan


Kiel, MartyBlue Lakes Ohhs & Ahhs

Trip report. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.19Getting a Clear View at Lava Beds National

MonumentBrief description. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.18

Kilberg, JimJim Kilberg awarded 1999 DPC Award of Merit

(News Item), Spring 2000 p.4Meet Outings Chair Jim Kilberg Judy Anderson

(Interview), April 1997 p.9Kincel, JohnCadiz Water

Subtitle: Good Dry-year Planning, or Water Grab. (Article), Spring 2000 p.17

Eagle Mountain Landfill Doesn't Fly(Article), Fall 2000 p.9

King, Thomas FORV Designation Impacts Cultural Resources

Critical review of BLM California Desert District ORV designation. (Article), Spring 2004 p.3

Kirk, TomBlowing Dust in the Wind


Subtitle: Could the Salton Sea be the Next Owens Lake?. (Article), Summer 2002 p.1

US Filter's Salton Sea Proposal to be Evalu-atedA proposal for the Salton Sea. (Article), Spring

2003 p.19Water Conservation Measures Impact Salton

Sea(Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Kittly Litter Mine ThwartedOil-Dri Corp. in Washoe Co., NV. Catherine Smith

(Article), Summer 2002 p.19Kitty Litter Mine(News Item), Winter 2003 p.18

kitty litter mine deniedWashoe County Commission denies the Oil-Dri

Kitty Litter Mine (News Item), Spring 2002 p.9Klasky, Philip MAn Open Letter to Law Enforcement Officials &

Elected RepresentativesOffroad Vehicle Rage Targets Residents Seeking

Relief. (Letter), March 2009 p.13Call to Action, A

Desert residents fight to protect private and pub-lic lands from ORV abuse. San Bernardino County regulations. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.18

Desert Citizens Fight Back Against Illegal ORV Use(Article), Winter 2006 p.6

Federal Laws are Needed to Stop ORV Damage(Article), September 2008 p.6

Off-Road Vehicles Destroy Invaluable Cultural Resources in the California DesertA Tragic Loss for Everyone. (Article), March, 2011

p.6Off-Roaders Destroy Restoration Work at

Poste Homestead Natural Historic Area(Article), March, 2010 p.6

Public Service on Public LandsNational Public Lands Days. Four service trips.

Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout. (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Reigning In ORV AbusesReview of San Bernardino County's recent ORV

control ordinance. (Article), Summer 2006 p.6Supervisor Mitzelfelt Proposes to Weaken

County ORV Law(How much is too much?). (Article), March, 2010

p.18Knaak, ManfredSouthern CA Indian Tribes

Areas located on map. (Map), September 2007 p.8

Knauf, ChrisOperation Gatekeeper

Impact on cultural and natural resources on the US/Mexico border. (Article), Winter 2002 p.8

Knighten, RanaProgram Where Everyone Wins

Tortoises through the lens. Students learning about tortoises and the desert. (Article), Sep-tember 2009 p.16

Knowing the DesertAlways more to learn. Elden Hughes (Editorial),

Summer 2003 p.2

Koch, AlicePronghorn on the Carrizo Plain National Monu-

mentSubtitle: Success Despite Manmade Obstacles.

(Article), Spring 2005 p.3KokopilliAerial photo of the Kokopilli geoglyph near Blythe,

CA. La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Council (Photo), March, 2011 p.4

Kumat Geoglyphmentioned in article

Saving the Forgotten Colorado River (Be-tween Blythe and Yuma.) Craig Deutsche & Gary Niles (Article), Spring 2005 p.17

Kumeyaay IndiansSouthern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on

map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8Tule Wind Project Faces a Native American

Backlash (Wind Project has Major Impacts. 15,000 acres of State, Federal, Private and Native Ameri-can land.) Donna Tisdale (Article), June, 2011 p.3

Kuropatkin, BlairColorado River, Lower, Desert Study Trip

(Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.22Exploring the Owens Valley with Mom

(and Mike Prather as leader). (Trip Report), Sum-mer 1999 p.17

-L-LA County Supervisors drop wind plansMeteorological towers in Antelope Valley denied. No

decision on industrializing land adjacent to the Poppy Preserve. (Issues Update), March 2012 p.7

La Cuna de AztlanMOU with BLM for protection of Native American sa-

cred sites.Off-Road Vehicles Destroy Invaluable Cul-

tural Resources in the California Desert (A Tragic Loss for Everyone.) Philip M Klasky & Matthew Leivas, Sr (Chemehuevi) (Article), March, 2011 p.6

La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Council,Kokopilli

Aerial photo of the Kokopilli geoglyph near Blythe, CA. (Photo), March, 2011 p.4

La QuintaGuadalupe Trail from Pinyon Flats to La Quinta

Backpack (Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.21Laccinole, John AArundo Donax: Its Impact on the Lower Col-

orado RiverInvasive perennial grass. (Article), September

2009 p.10Tamarisk Invasion, The

(Article), Spring 2001 p.8LADWPAs the Dust Settles in Owens Valley (Owens Val-

ley and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.) Andrea Leigh (Article), Summer 2003 p.9

Greenwash, The (Renewable Energy Development - The Right and the Wrong Way.) April Sall (Arti-cle), June, 2008 p.4


LADWP Breaches LORP AgreementChucK Washburn (Article), Spring 2001 p.4

LADWP's Green Path North Threatens Cal-ifornia Desert(Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Lake CahuillaFish Trap near Old Lake Cahuilla Craig

Deutsche (Photo), September 2007 p.9Sleeping Circles near Old Lake Cahuilla Craig

Deutsche (Map), September 2007 p.9Lake Cahuilla / Coachella Valley Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

Lake Mead National Recreation Area Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.17

LaMadre Wildernesswilderness management plan


Lamfrom, DavidDesert tortoise

(Photo), September, 2011 p.12Interview with Dennis Schramm

Superintendent of the Mojave National Preserve. (Article), Dec 2008 p.1

Interview with Sarah CraigheadDeath Valley National Park Superintendent. (Arti-

cle), December 2011 p.11National Parks Conservation Association's Per-

spective on Water in the Mojave Preserve(Article), September, 2011 p.3

New Group Serves the PreserveThe Mojave National Preserve Conservancy. Pro-

grams, advocacy, …. (Article), March, 2011 p.3Planning for Death Valley's Wilderness and

BackcountryWorking toward a wilderness management plan.

(Article), September, 2010 p.4Program Where Everyone Wins

Tortoises through the lens. Students learning about tortoises and the desert. (Article), Sep-tember 2009 p.16

Soda Dry Lake(Photo), September, 2011 p.3

Land of Green LagoonsColorado River Delta. Kara Gillon (Article), Spring

2001 p.6Landers, RalphBush Gives Risky Approval - Yucca Mountain

(Article), Spring 2002 p.1Landfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of Trash Near the Salton SeaImperial County gets big money to take more trash.

Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high. Terry Weiner & Linda Lou True (Article), December 2011 p.6

Lane Mountain Milkvetch - Under SiegeIleene Anderson (Article), Summer 2001 p.10

Lanscrape to LandscapeStudent Conservation Association land rehabs.

Cindy Buxton (Article), Spring 2003 p.11Larger Pictrue, TheReview of practical energy techniques and policies.

(Sidebar), September, 2010 p.15Larsen, CorkySalton Sea Should be Focus of Desalinization

Studies(Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Las Vegasseeking water from rural Nevada

Decision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-think Water (Las Vegas Water Grab.) Launce Rake (Article), June 2009 p.2

Two proposed airports, south of LVUse of Publicly Owned Land (Potential Las Ve-

gas airports on public land.) Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

water supply from Lake MeadJoined at the Hip (The relation between water

supplies and power generation.) John Hiatt (Arti-cle), Dec 2008 p.2

Las Vegas Airport Developments(Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.4

Las Vegas Looks North for WaterJohn Hiatt (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.18

Las Vegas Searches for More WaterSNWA's efforts to support Las Vegas growth. (Cur-

rent Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11Las Vegas WashMomentum to protect Upper Las Vegas Wash

builds. (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13Las Vegas Water Pipeline Suffers Proce-dural Setback(Current Issues), March, 2010 p.19

Last Chance for Walker LakeCrossing the boundary from fresh to salt lake. John

Hiatt (Article), Fall 2003 p.1Last Chance RambleLast Chance Mtns., CA. (Trip Report), July 1997 p.9

Last of the Central Valley GrasslandsCarrizo Plain National Monument. Cal French (Arti-

cle), March 15, 2007 p.6Lava Beds (Nevada) Backpack(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.22

Lava Beds National MonumentGetting a Clear View at Lava Beds National

Monument (Brief description.) Marty Kiel (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.18

Lava Beds National Monument Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.13

Lava Beds National Monument Carcamp and Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.18

Law and the River, TheColorado River, Interior Sec'y Norton cuts water sup-

ply. Antonio Rossman (Article), Spring 2003 p.10


Laws Railroad MuseumThree Desert Museums (Laws Railroad, Eastern


Lawsuit to Protect Peninsular Bighorn SheepPalm Springs 'urban sprawl'. (News Item), Fall 2004

p.13Lawsuits, desert renewable energy develop-ment.Renewable Energy Development (Opportunities

for Improvement. Controversies over desert re-newable energy development.) Dustin Mulvaney, PhD (Article), March, 2011 p.4

Leapfrog Development is Out of BoundsCoachella Valley. Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2001 p.5

Least Bell's VireoEndangered California Songbird Recovering

(Least Bell's Vireo.) (News Item), Winter 2004 #2 p.5

Leave No Trace training(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.16

LeConte's Thrasherpotential impact on

Once They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye (Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed development adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes.) Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

LegislationCalifornia Desert Protection Act Turns 10 Syn-

opsis of passage of the CDPA. Jim Dodson (Article), Fall 2004 p.3

Desert Wilderness Bill at Last California Desert Protection Act of 2010 - genesis and details. Mon-ica Argandoña & Ryan Henson (Article), March, 2010 p.4

Energy Related Provisions of S.2921 In the Cali-fornia Desert Protection Act of 2010. Includes sum-mary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Permit-ting. Craig Deutsche & Barbara Boyle (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Mother Road becomes Mojave Trails California Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein bill), de-scription of major features. Elden Hughes (Article), March, 2010 p.1

Lehnert, Major General Michael RTraining Marines while Preserving the Envi-

ronment(Article), June 2009 p.8

Leigh, AndreaAs the Dust Settles in Owens Valley

Owens Valley and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. (Article), Summer 2003 p.9

High Life Among the AncientsBristlecone pines in the White Mountains. (Arti-

cle), Fall 2002 p.4Leitner, PhilMohave Ground Squirrel De-listing Saga

(News Item), Summer 2002 p.19What's Happening to the Mojave Ground

SquirrelDecline in apparent population since 1980. (Arti-

cle), Spring 2002 p.10

Leivas, Sr (Chemehuevi), MatthewOff-Road Vehicles Destroy Invaluable Cultural

Resources in the California DesertA Tragic Loss for Everyone. (Article), March, 2011

p.6Lela PeakJoshau Tree National Park Day Hike - Lela

Peak (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20Joshua Tree National Park, Lela Peak (Outings

Notice), Summer 1999 p.13Let's Build Only What is Absolutely Neces-saryTransmission lines - alternates to building new.

Comprehensive review. Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Let's Not ForgetIn the rush of details - ORVs, energy, military - take

time out to reflect on why we protect the desert. Craig Deutsche (Editorial), June, 2008 p.2

Let's Switch PacksResponsibilities of outing participants. Elden Hughes

(Editorial), Spring 2001 p.2Letters-to-the-EditorSomething New (Letters-to-the-Editor available on-

line (www.desertreport.org).) Craig Deutsche (Edi-torial), March 15, 2007 p.2

Levendorsky, CharlesTo Secure Religious Liberty for American Indi-

ansArgument in favor of HR 5155, the Native Ameri-

can Sacred Lands Act. (Article), Winter 2003 p.14

Lichens of North America (Yale University Press), reviewLichens of the Desert (Air quality monitors.) Irwin

M Brodo & Sylvia & Stephen Sharnoff (Article), Winter 2003 p.3

Lichens of the DesertAir quality monitors. Irwin M Brodo & Sylvia &

Stephen Sharnoff (Article), Winter 2003 p.3Light PollutionDark Horizons The Darkest Spot in the Contiguous

US (Northern Nevada). Skip Canfield (Article), June 2009 p.6

Morongo Basin Dark Skies Alliance Sheds Light on Darkness Working to reduce nighttime light pollution. Seth Shteir & Laraine Turk (Article), September, 2011 p.8

Lila Peak Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.17

Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act, 200422 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of


Nevada Wilderness Designated by Congress (2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provi-sions.) Brian Beffort (Article), Spring 2006 p.14

Lincoln County, NVWilderness Gems of Nevada's Lincoln County

(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16


Lindgren, PhilJoshua Tree National Park (Desert study, car-

camp. With Phil Lindgren, photographer.) Letty French (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.19

Lindsay, DianaLucky 5 Ranch

Purchase connects Anza-Borrego and Cuyamaca Rancho State Parks. (Article), Winter 2002 p.13

Mason Valley Extends Anza-Borrego(Article), Fall 2002 p.14

Tracking Down Marshal SouthUncovering the real story of this desert dreamer

from the Anza Borrego area. (Article), Dec 2009 p.4

Line Distancing the Desert TortoiseCounting tortoises. Kitty Jensen (Article), Summer

2001 p.11Linkages vs. FragmentationImportance and implementation of biological corri-

dors. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2003 p.2Linking Fragmented HabitatsProtecting desert wildlife in the face of climate

change. Kristeen Penrod, Wayne Spencer & Esther Rubin (Article), Dec 2008 p.14

Listing Sought for Algodones Dune SpeciesContinuing efforts, by CBD, Sierra Club. 16 species.

Daniel Patterson (Article), Winter 2006 p.14Little People who do Big ThingsIndividual efforts from non-traditional environmen-

talists. Craig Deutsche (Article), June 15, 2007 p.8Little Petroglyph Canyon & Briggs Mine Tour(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Little Petroglyph Canyon (China Lake NWC) & Briggs Mine Tour(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.13

Little Picacho WildernessPast, Present and Future. (Outings Notice), Summer

2005 p.17Littlest Lobbyists, TheElden & Patty Hughes enlisting desert tortoise as

CDPA lobbyists. Elden Hughes & Patty Carpenter-Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.11

Living on the EdgeThe Intersection of NAFTA and Quechan Sacred

Places. Discussion of current status of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute. Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Livingston, AmyHealing Mojave's AT&T Scars

Restoration of obsolete communication path through the Mojave National Preserve. (Article), Winter 2003 p.9

Lone Pine Lake(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Lone Pine Lake, Alabama Hills, Manzanar(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21(Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.20Hike, Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake. Manzanar

visit. (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18

Long and Widening Road, TheProposed Hoover Dam Bypass to replace the 2-lane

across the dam. John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2002 p.11

Long fought battle won after 22 yearsEagle Mountain Dump. (Current Issues), Dec 2009

p.13Long Night's Journey till DawnProfile of Preston Arrow-Weed, Quechan elder.

Richard Heller (Article), Dec 2009 p.10Long Valley Caldera and Mono Basin Car-camp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.15

Look Back, AAppreciation of the CDPA, by a superintendent of

Joshua Tree National Park. Ernest Quintana (Arti-cle), Fall 2004 p.6

Looking Back and Looking ForwardDesert Report editors. Out with the old (Craig

Deutsche). In with the new (Stacy Goss). Craig Deutsche & Stacy Goss (Editorial), March, 2011 p.2

Lookout City, Argus RangeHistory of the West Hiking Tour (Lookout City in

the Argus Range.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.16

Loon Day and Walker Lake Arts Festival(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.16

Loon Days at Walker Lake(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.13Birding at Walker Lake. Marjorie L Sill (Trip Report),

Summer 1999 p.17Los Angeles AqueductCraig Deutsche (Photo), Summer 2006 p.3

Los Angeles Aqueduct, Owens Valley Tour(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.21

Lost Borders and Little RainDiscovering author Mary Austin's story locations.

Craig Deutsche (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.4Lower Colorado River Protection Act of 2009, HR3481Water quality. Introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva.

(Current Issues), June 2010 p.10Lower Owens River LawsuitSierra Club and Owens Valley Committee vs LADWP.

Mike Prather (Article), Spring 2002 p.8Lower Owens River ProjectWater Victory in Owens Valley (Court imposed

penalties for LA DWP delay in Owens River mitiga-tion.) Mike Prather (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Lower Owens River Rewatering(News Item), Fall 2002 p.18

Lowy, JoanTortoises Crack DC's Hard Shell

Elden & Patty Hughes' tortoises lobbying in Wash-ington DC in support of Catellus Corp land ac-quisition. (Article), Summer 1999 p.Centerfold

LS Power coal fired power plantmap of location in Nevada



LS Power Project in Steptoe ValleyA Convoluted History. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.7

Lubken RanchHistoric Owens Valley Ranch up for Sale:

Marred Viewshed? (Lubken Ranch - 600 ac, south side of Lone Pine.) Mike Prather (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Lucky 5 RanchPurchase connects Anza-Borrego and Cuyamaca

Rancho State Parks. Diana Lindsay (Article), Win-ter 2002 p.13

Luiseno IndiansSouthern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on

map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8Luke, ClaudiaCreating Linkages for the South Coast Ecore-

gionBiological linkages. (Article), Winter 2003 p.12

-M-Maben, JudyOwls and the Salton Sea

Barn and burrowing owls, improving Salton Sea water quality!. (Article), Fall 2005 p.8

Mainland, EdHow Much "Big Solar" Must the Desert Suffer?

An indictment of the RETI process. (Article), June 2009 p.1

Major Land PurchaseCatellus land bought by Wildlands Conservancy. El-

den Hughes (Article), Spring 2003 p.1Major Ruling Against Sunrise Powerlink(Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Making Routes DisappearDisguising illegal vehicle tracks. Brian Murdock (Arti-

cle), Summer 2000 p.8Maloney, TomConservation of the Tejon Ranch

An ecological gem. (Article), March, 2010 p.16Mammoth-Yosemite Airport: The Judge Asks QuestionsProposed Mammoth Lakes airport. (News Item), Win-

ter 2004 #2 p.5Management Plan for the Carrizo PlainBLM decides to analyze the Carrizo with an EIS.

(Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7Managing the Colorado River Through Dry TimesComplexities. Jennifer Pitt (Article), March 15, 2007

p.18Managing Wilderness Areas Next to Open Vehicle Play AreasMarty Dickes (Article), September 16, 2006 p.3

Manson, CraigAssistant Sec'y of Interior - anti-ESA quote

Ignorance and Arrogance (Bush administra-tion.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2004 #1 p.2

ManzanarLone Pine Lake, Alabama Hills, Manzanar (Out-

ings Notice), Spring 2006 p.20

Lone Pine Lake, Alabama Hills, Manzanar (Hike, Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake. Manzanar visit.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18

Owens Lake, Manzanar Carcamp (Outings No-tice), Spring 2004 p.17

Manzanar Pilgrimage & Cleanup(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

Marble & Cottonwood Canyons Explo-ration(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14

Marble Canyon Backpack, DVNP(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Marijuana Farm Cleanup(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Marine Mammal Protection ActDepartment of Defense Exemptions (Request


MarinesTraining Marines while Preserving the Envi-

ronment Major General Michael R Lehnert (Arti-cle), June 2009 p.8

Marines Occupy Eagle MountainIllegal 'occupation' and training by a contractor.

(Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11Marines Seek More Land in the MojaveExpansion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base.

(Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5Maris Valkass, 1936-2001Judy Anderson (Obituary/Tribute), Summer 2001 p.1

Mark, RobertRock Art Protection Plea

(Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.7Martin, AnnNevada Wilderness Conference is a First

Nevada Wilderness Meeting, May 1999. (Article), Summer 1999 p.1

Martin, MaryFirst Ten Years of the Mojave National Pre-

serve(Article), Fall 2005 p.3

Ten Years of Threats and Accomplishmente - Mojave National Preserve(Article), Fall 2004 p.8

Martinez Canyon Rock Cabin(Photo), July 1997 p.9

Martinez MountainSanta Rosa Mountains Traverse / Martinez

Mountain / Sheep Mountain (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

Marvel, JonCounty Rights and Designated Wilderness

Owyhee Co., Idaho. Synopsis of the Owyhee Ini-tiative land use legislation. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.16

Mary AustinLost Borders and Little Rain (Discovering author

Mary Austin's story locations.) Craig Deutsche (Ar-ticle), Winter 2004 #2 p.4

Owens Valley of Mary Austin, History, Hike, Carcamp (Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17


Mary Martin, Desert HeroineSummary of Mary Martin's ten years as Superinten-

dent of the Mojave National Preserve. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Mason Valley Extends Anza-BorregoDiana Lindsay (Article), Fall 2002 p.14

Massie, LauraUnder-regulated Hazardous Waste Facility

Throws a Desert Community into CrisisSomething is rotten in the town of Mecca. West-

ern Environmental, waste processing causing excessive odors. (Article), September, 2011 p.16

Mastin, BradleyOld Spanish National Historic Trail

History and current status of the trail from Santa Fe to Los Angeles. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.17

Matsumoto, SarahDepartment of Defense Exemptions

Request for environmental law exemptions. (Arti-cle), Summer 2003 p.1

Matteson, MollieWhite Nose Syndrome Headed to a Cave Near

YouBackground and story of this important threat to

bat populations. (Article), June, 2011 p.6Matthews, Jimrebuttal to column

Sierra Club Lies about Guzzlers (Rebuttal to charges by columnist Jim Matthews.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2004 p.2

Maturango MuseumThree Desert Museums (Laws Railroad, Eastern


Maurandya petrophilaRock Lady of the Motherlode (Snooping out Mau-

randya petrophila in Death Valley.) Bob Ellis & In-grid Crickmore (Article), Summer 2001 p.6

Mayan Highlands Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Mayhem on the PCT - Telling the TruthIllegal off-road use of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Mesonika Piecuch (Article), June 2010 p.6Maze area, UtahUtah, SE, Carcamp (Maze district, Natural Bridges

National Monument.) (Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Mazourka Canyon Carcamp(Outings Notice), June 15, 2007 p.16

McAlexander, BreckGrasslands of California

Exotic weed invasion. History and overview of in-vasive grasses. (Article), Spring 2006 p.8

McCain Valley(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16Tule Wind Project Faces a Native American

Backlash (Wind Project has Major Impacts. 15,000 acres of State, Federal, Private and Native Ameri-can land.) Donna Tisdale (Article), June, 2011 p.3

McCormick, BarryColorado River, Lower, Desert Study Trip

(Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.22McCurry, MikeOwyhee/Bruneau Canyonlands, The

The largest undeveloped and unprotected wild-lands in the Lower 48. (Article), Summer 2005 p.11

McFarland, PaulSierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and Domestic

SheepThreat of disease transmission from domesitc

sheep. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.14Walk from the Desert to the Arctic, A

Proposed plan for the White Mountains Wilder-ness. (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

McNees, LaurenProtecting Habitat Connectivity in the Desert

Californial Wilderness Coaliton program to recon-nect fragmented habitats. (Article), Summer 2004 p.12

McWherter, MikeClark Mountain

(Photo), Summer 2000 p.1Meadow Valley Range WildernessNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress




Mecca HillsSalton Sea / Mecca Hills Exlporatory Carcamp

(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.13Mecca Hills Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.16

Mecca Hills CarCamp(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.16

Mecca Hills Carcamp and Hiking(Outings Notice), September 2008 p.20

Meek, Laura ADeterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Impacts

Student Conservation Association activities to al-leviate ORV impacts. (Article), September 2007 p.16

Meek, Thomas ADeterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Impacts


Meet Outings Chair Jim KilbergJudy Anderson (Interview), April 1997 p.9

Meister, CaryIs the Salton Sea Worth Saving?

(Commentary), Spring 2000 p.7Memories of Derham GuilianiThe inspirational, quiet, desert observer. Laura Cun-

ningham & Bob Ellis (Obituary/Tribute), December, 2010 p.5


Mercuryemissions - Jarritt Canyon Mine, Nevada


emitted from Nevada minesTaxes and Mercury (Two hot topics from mining

in Nevada - mercury emissions and extracted mineral taxation.) John Hadder (Article), June 2009 p.10

Mercury and Mines in NevadaSubtitle: 'Curbing Mercury Emissions'. Elyssa Rosen

(Article), Summer 2006 p.14Mercury Emissions from Mines Under PressureGreat Basin Mine Watch's efforts to control mercury

emissions from Nevada mines. Dan Randolph (Arti-cle), June 15, 2007 p.6

Mercury Pollution from Nevada MiningNevada legislative effort to curb mercury emissions

from mining. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Mesquite landfill exchangeFour Important Legal Victories for Imperial

County Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1Mesquite Mine100 Million $ Mesquite Landfill Moving For-

ward (In Imperial County.) (Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Mesquite, the Desert's Tree of LifeAll sorts of uses. John Hiatt (Article), September

2007 p.19MethuselahInto the Woods with Methuselah (A Desert

Mountain Range for Everyone - California's White Mountians.) Janet Damen (Article), March, 2011 p.22

Metropolitan Water DistrictChromium 6 Plume in Needles is 55 Feet From

Colorado RiverSource is PG&E facility at Topock. Details of the

problem and solution. (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Meyer, GeorgeRenewed Threat to Tunnel Under San Jacinto

MountainPossible neutrino detection facility. (Article),

Spring 2004 p.6MilitaryChina Lake NAWS, Good Steward of Material

Culture Historic resources of a restricted area, by its chief archeologist. Russell L Kaldenberg (Arti-cle), September 2007 p.4

Department of Defense Exemptions Request for environmental law exemptions. Sarah Matsumoto (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Fort Irwin Expansion (News Item), Fall 2003 p.9Fort Irwin Expansion Public hearing. (Article), July

1997 p.4Fort Irwin Military Attempts Desert Land Grab

(Article), April 1997 p.2

Joshua Tree Re-Route Saga Comes to a Close Low-level military training route. Dick Hingson (Ar-ticle), Winter 2001 p.15

Marines Occupy Eagle Mountain Illegal 'occupa-tion' and training by a contractor. (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

Marines Seek More Land in the Mojave Expan-sion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base. (Cur-rent Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

Moose Curve Re: Fort Irwin expansion. Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Summer 1999 p.2

More Military Training in the California Desert? 1000 acres near Ocotillo. (Current Is-sues), September 2007 p.11

More Military Training in the California Desert? Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County. Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

Navy Signs On for Joshua Tree FONSI Low-level military jets re-routed. Dick Hingson (Article), Summer 2000 p.11

Nellis Air Force Base Undergoing Stewardship Planning Status and protection of a large desert area. Tom Myers (Article), Winter 1998 p.6

Resources of the Ft. Irwin Proposed Expansion Area Ray Bransfield (Article), Summer 2001 p.15

Training Marines while Preserving the Envi-ronment Major General Michael R Lehnert (Arti-cle), June 2009 p.8

US Military Opposes Development of Tejon Ranch Tim Frank (Article), Spring 2004 p.19

MilkvetchCritical Habitat in the Mojave Desert Corner of

Utah (Habitat for milkvetches.) (News Item), Sum-mer 2005 p.13

Miller, BobSeasons on the Wing

A self-guided birding tour of the Salton Sea. (Arti-cle), Winter 2003 p.4

Miller, SallyWalk from the Desert to the Arctic, A

Proposed plan for the White Mountains Wilder-ness. (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

Million Solar Roofs ProgramDecentralized, Renewable Power (A first priority


Millions of Years Old, but Endangered To-dayFairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain. Kathy Sharum (Ar-

ticle), March 15, 2007 p.8Mim Romero, Desert QueenHermi Hiatt (Article), Fall 2001 p.15

Mimulus mojavensisMojave monkeyflower


Mine Dewatering Threatens Northern NevadaCharacteristics of mine dewatering process. Tom

Myers (Article), Spring 2000 p.5Mine Expansion in Panamint ValleyBriggs Mine's attempts to expand the Briggs Mine.

Tom Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.9


Mine Planned in Bodie WSAParamount Mine, Paramount Gold Corp. Emilie

Strauss (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.4Mine Reclamation at Joshua Tree National ParkChris Holbeck (Article), Summer 2000 p.9

Miners go to Kindergarten3809 mining regs being revised. Stan Haye (Article),

Spring 1999 p.1Minerva Hoyt and the Creation of Joshua Tree National Monument(Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.7

Minerva Hoyt AwardDonna and Larry Charpied Honored (The Min-

erva Hoyt award, for leading opposition to the Ea-gle Mountain dump.) (Article), Spring 2006 p.7

Minietta Cabin Work Party and Argus Range Exploratory(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.19

Minietta Mine CabinBLM Adopt-A-Cabin Program Makes for Re-

warding Experience (Minietta Cabin.) Don Peter-son (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17

history ofSierra Club Adopt-A-Cabin Project (Minietta

Mine Cabin.) Lygeia de Jesus (Article), Spring 2000 p.22

Sierra Club Members Adopt-A-Cabin (Minietta Mine Cabin.) Lygeia deJesus (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.18

MiningAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues Courtney

Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4BLM Turns Down Imperial Project Gold Mine

Glamis Gold's Imperial Mine. Edie Harmon (Arti-cle), Spring 2001 p.10

Briggs Mine Plans Expansion Tom Budlong (Arti-cle), Fall 2001 p.1

California Desert National Parks A mining up-date. Mine threats in National Parks. Helen Wag-onvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.4

Canyon Resources Stock Drops Nearly 53 Per-cent in November Result of Montana initiative. (News Item), Winter 2004 #2 p.5

Colorado River Saved From Radioactive Waste Atlas mill tailings, Moab, UT. (News Item), Summer 2005 p.13

Death Valley's Rainbow Talc Mine Status of the mine in the Ibex Hills, was BLM, now Park Service. (Article), Winter 1998 p.10

Ecologically Disastrous Mining Proposal Spot-lights Corporate Welfare The Chemgold open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine in Imperial County. Nick Ervin (Article), July 1997 p.14

EPA to Take Lead on Yerington Mine Cleanup Emily Heun (Article), Spring 2005 p.12

Glamis Imperial Mine Proposal (Article), Winter 1998 p.1

Glamis Mine Fight Drags On Edie Harmon (Arti-cle), Spring 2000 p.15

Glamis Mine Opposed by Presidents Advisory Council ACHP opposition based on destruction of Quechan Indian properties. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6

Gold Prices Take Toll on Mining Industry and the Environment Effect of low gold price. Tom Myers (Article), Summer 1999 p.9

Gold Quarry Mine Expansion Tom Myers (Article), Spring 2001 p.5

Greed, Gold and Trade Agreements Guatamalan Mayas, Californian Quechans, and Sierra Club meet to discuss environmental threats from Glamis Gold. Jean Costa (Article), Winter 2006 p.18

Humboldt River Mines The "Mine of the Month". Tom Myers (Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Imbalance of Priorities Conglomerate Mesa. Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2008 p.18

Interior Appropriation Riders Mine dumps and grazing permits. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Isn't it About Time to Renegotiate the 1872 Mining Law? Lois Sneddon & Doris Cellarius (Edi-torial), Fall 2001 p.14

Jerritt Canyon Mine, Nevada Great Basin Re-search Watch (Photo), June 2009 p.11

Kittly Litter Mine Thwarted Oil-Dri Corp. in Washoe Co., NV. Catherine Smith (Article), Sum-mer 2002 p.19

Kitty Litter Mine (News Item), Winter 2003 p.18Living on the Edge The Intersection of NAFTA and

Quechan Sacred Places. Discussion of current sta-tus of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute. Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Mercury and Mines in Nevada Subtitle: 'Curbing Mercury Emissions'. Elyssa Rosen (Article), Sum-mer 2006 p.14


Mercury Pollution from Nevada Mining Nevada legislative effort to curb mercury emissions from mining. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Mine Dewatering Threatens Northern Nevada Characteristics of mine dewatering process. Tom Myers (Article), Spring 2000 p.5

Mine Expansion in Panamint Valley Briggs Mine's attempts to expand the Briggs Mine. Tom Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.9

Mine Planned in Bodie WSA Paramount Mine, Paramount Gold Corp. Emilie Strauss (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.4

Mt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with Traditional Values Intangible values of public land need better protection. Huge disturbance of sacred land. John Hadder (Article), December 2011 p.20

NAFTA Tribunal has Spoken Indian Pass mine, NAFTA decision. (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Norton Weakens Mining Regulations Lexi Schultz (Article), Spring 2002 p.15

Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Active in the Middle of Red Rock Canyon State Park? Plans to ex-pand mining at the old site. Jim Dodson (News Item), Summer 2003 p.11

Open Pit Cyanide Heap-Leach Mine Threatens Quechan Tribe's Sacred Lands Edie Harmon (Article), Fall 1998 p.3


Patenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869 Sale of public mining property in Nevada to mining companies. Cristi Barker (Article), Spring 2004 p.15

Rare Earth Mining at Mountain Pass History and current status of the Mountain Pass mine near Clark Mountain, CA. Susan Juetten (Article), March, 2011 p.1

Rare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals Pro-tection of endemic species growing on high quality limestones in the San Bernardino mountains. Ileene Anderson (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Senator Craig's proposed modification of 1872 min-ing law. (Issues Update), Summer 1999 p.2

State Mining and Geology Board Explanation of purpose and functions. Steve Testa (Article), June, 2008 p.10

Still at Risk Without Mining Law Reform The 1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-Shay-Inslee bill. Terry Weiner (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

Taxes and Mercury Two hot topics from mining in Nevada - mercury emissions and extracted min-eral taxation. John Hadder (Article), June 2009 p.10

Tough New Regulations Open-pit backfill regula-tions. Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Unique Heritage with and Uncertain Future Bodie Hills. Wilderness quality lands threatened by gold mining. Malcom Clark (Article), March, 2011 p.13

Update on the Glamis Imperial Gold Mine Project Edie Harmon (Article), Spring 1999 p.6

Viceroy Mine Arial photo of Viceroy open pit. Stephan B Parker (Photo), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6

Washoe County Commission denies the Oil-Dri Kitty Litter Mine (News Item), Spring 2002 p.9

We Pay for our Past Mining Contamination in the Mojave. Craig Deutsche & Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.12

Mining Company has Eyes on Pristine AreaConglomerate Mesa, Timberline Resources. (Current

Issues), September 2008 p.15Mining Treats Nevada Like a WastelandTom Myers (Article), Summer 2000 p.13

Mining: Riders, Waste, Millsites and the Imperial ProjectDiscussion of mining issues. Edie Harmon (Article),

Summer 1999 p.10Miraculous RebirthThe Colorado River delta. Jennifer Pitt (Article),

Spring 2002 p.5Mitzelfelt, SBDO Co. SupervisorSupervisor Mitzelfelt Proposes to Weaken

County ORV Law ((How much is too much?).) Philip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.18

Moapa DaceMoapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (A Na-


Moapa Valley National Wildlife RefugeA National Wildlife Refuge to protect the Moapa

Dace. Ann Ronald (Article), September 16, 2006 p.13

Mohave Ground Squirrel De-listing SagaPhil Leitner (News Item), Summer 2002 p.19

Mojave (East) Primitive Carcamp at Kelso Dunes(Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Mojave (SE), Old Woman Mountains, Tur-tle Mountains Carcamp(Trip Report), April 1997 p.6

Mojave / South Sierra Transition Zone Ex-ploratory(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Mojave DesertEcological Health and Livestock Grazing (In

Southern California deserts.) Lisa Belenky & Greta Anderson (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4

Opening of the Mojave Desert (Brief history of early developments, railroads.) Elizabeth Von Till Warren, PhD (Article), Summer 2006 p.8

Mojave Desert ImpactNear Las Vegas. Impact on the desert from growth

of Las Vegas. George W Phillips (Article), Spring 2006 p.13

Mojave Desert Land TrustDesert Non-Profit (Mojave Desert Land Trust

progress and plans.) (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Mojave Endemics Fight for SurvivalTim Thomas (Article), Summer 2002 p.9

Mojave Ground SquirrelWhat's Happening to the Mojave Ground

Squirrel (Decline in apparent population since 1980.) Phil Leitner (Article), Spring 2002 p.10

Mojave History and Prehistory Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17

Mojave monkeyflowerMimulus mojavensis


Mojave National Preserve90+ new species discovered

Recent Botanical Discoveries (In the Eastern Mojave Desert, 90 new species.) James M Andre (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Burros, tortoises, cattle. (News Item), Summer 2001 p.18

Climbing bolts banned. (News Item), Winter 2002 p.15

Death Valley and the Mojave Need Your Help (Comments needed on the DVNP and Mojave Na-tional Preserve Draft General Management Plans.) Ray Wan (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Death Valley National Park and Mojave Na-tional Preserve (General Managemen Plans.) (News Item), Summer 2002 p.20


General Management Plan released for reviewDesert Park Management Plans Released

for Public Review Helen Wagonvoord (Arti-cle), Fall 1998 p.5

Healing Mojave's AT&T Scars (Restoration of ob-solete communication path through the Mojave National Preserve.) Amy Livingston & Cariker Cun-ningham (Article), Winter 2003 p.9


Interview with Dennis Schramm (Superintendent of the Mojave National Preserve.) David Lamfrom (Article), Dec 2008 p.1

Mary Martin, Desert Heroine (Summary of Mary Martin's ten years as Superintendent of the Mo-jave National Preserve.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Meth lab bust, the 5th in the preserve. (News Item), Spring 2001 p.13

National Parks Conservation Association's Per-spective on Water in the Mojave Preserve David Lamfrom (Article), September, 2011 p.3

Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National Pre-serve (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Places We've Saved. Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National Preserve (Navigation work-shop.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Public Service on Public Lands (National Public Lands Days. Four service trips. Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Home-stead, Carrizo Plains lookout.) Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche, Philip M Klasky & Rich Juricich (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Renewable Energy at Mojave National Pre-serve David Moore (Article), Winter 2003 p.10

SpringsWhat About Those Springs in the Mojave

National Preserve? (Management of the springs.) Annie Kearns (Article), Fall 2001 p.9

Ten Years of Threats and Accomplishmente - Mojave National Preserve Mary Martin (Arti-cle), Fall 2004 p.8

With descriptions of places, things and activities. Automobile Club of Southern California (Map), Fall/Winter 1999 p.Centerfold

Mojave National Preserve - 10th Anniver-sary Celebration(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Mojave National Preserve - Celebration of the 10th Anniversary(Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Mojave National Preserve - Places We've Saved(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

Mojave National Preserve Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.16

Mojave National Preserve ConservancyNew Group Serves the Preserve (The Mojave Na-

tional Preserve Conservancy. Programs, advocacy, ….) David Lamfrom (Article), March, 2011 p.3

Mojave National Preserve Desert Study Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.13

Mojave National Preserve Exploratory & Carcamp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Mojave Preserve Threatened by Airport LegislationAirport for Clark Co., NV, serving Las Vegas, close to

Mojave Nat'l Preserve. NPCA (Article), Summer 1999 p.11

Mojave Ranch - Buyout Retires Grazing Al-lotmentsKelly Hawk (Article), Summer 2001 p.8

Mojave Trails National MonumentSummary of Title XIII

Mother Road becomes Mojave Trails (Califor-nia Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein bill), description of major features.) Elden Hughes (Article), March, 2010 p.1

Molycorp, IncOwner of Mountain Pass Mine

Rare Earth Mining at Mountain Pass (History and current status of the Mountain Pass mine near Clark Mountain, CA.) Susan Juetten (Arti-cle), March, 2011 p.1

Momentum to protect Upper Las Vegas Wash builds.(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Monitor Peak Exploratory Backpack(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.7

Monitor Range Backpack(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16

Monitor Range, NVCottonwood / Barley Creek Loop Backpack /

Monitor Range, NV (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Mono Crater, SouthGlass Mountain, South Mono Crater, Royal

Gold Mine Carcamp (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Mono LakeAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin (Subtitle:

Status of Control Efforts.) Jim Parker & Theodore Schade (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Moore, DavidKelso Depot Being Restored

(Article), Summer 2003 p.4Renewable Energy at Mojave National Pre-

serve(Article), Winter 2003 p.10

Moore, RobertaPreserving and Protecting the Nevada Land-

scape One Segment at a Time(Article), Winter 2001 p.9

Testimony for a Wild NevadaNevada Wilderness Testimony - book to be pub-

lished. (Article), Winter 2003 p.19Moose CurveRe: Fort Irwin expansion. Elden Hughes (View from

the Chair), Summer 1999 p.2More Military Training in the California Desert?1000 acres near Ocotillo. (Current Issues), Septem-

ber 2007 p.11Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County.

Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4More Solar MythologyWidely stated myths about the necessity for devel-

opment of large solar energy plants in undevel-oped desert areas. Janine Blaeloch (Article), June, 2011 p.10

More Unaffordable Housing… Or a New State ParkTejon Ranch potential housing development. Ileene

Anderson & Adam Keats (Article), September 2007 p.14


Morey PeakFandango - Morey Peak Exploratory and Car-

camp (Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8Mormon Mountains Wilderness,wilderness management plan


Mormon Mountains Wilderness,Nevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Mormon Mountains, Southern Nevada, service trip(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.20

Morongo BasinCommunity-Based Planning Strategies Begin

in Morongo Basin Paul F Smith (Article), Winter 2001 p.14

Morongo Basin Dark Skies Alliance Sheds Light on DarknessWorking to reduce nighttime light pollution. Seth

Shteir & Laraine Turk (Article), September, 2011 p.8

Morongo Corridor Study(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20(Outings Notice), Summer 2000 p.16

Morrow, CA state senatorefforts to undermine conservation measures at

Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkConservation Victory in Anza-Borrego

Desert State Park (Defeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and re-introduce feral horses.) David Hogan (Article), Fall 2004 p.18

Mother of WildernessMarge Sill. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2000 p.4

Mother Road becomes Mojave TrailsCalifornia Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein

bill), description of major features. Elden Hughes (Article), March, 2010 p.1

Motorsports Racetrack near Poppy PreserveCalifornia Poppys in the Antelope Valley (Mo-

torsports park halted.) (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Motorsports racetrack near the Poppy Re-serve(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Mound Spring, NVShown on map


Mount Grafton Wilderness RestorationFriends of Nevada Wilderness outing. (Outings No-

tice), September 2008 p.21Mount Moriah Wildernesswilderness management plan


Mountain lionsPolitics of Predation (Prey-predator relation,

mountain lions and bighorn sheep.) Christopher N Papouchis (Article), Spring 2002 p.12

Mountain Pass Mine, LateralRare Earth Mining at Mountain Pass (History

and current status of the Mountain Pass mine near Clark Mountain, CA.) Susan Juetten (Article), March, 2011 p.1

Moving ForwardNew editor - Stacy Goss. Reorganization of the

Desert Report management. Craig Deutsche (Edi-torial), December, 2010 p.2

Moving Through CongressSanta Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Mon-

ument. (News Item), Summer 2000 p.5Mrowka, RonGroups Join Together to Confront Water Rights

IssueThe war for Nevada's Groundwater. Las Vegas

looks for more water. (Article), June, 2011 p.2Mt Jefferson Loop, Central Nevada(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17

Mt. Charlestonwilderness management plan


Mt. GraftonEastern Nevada, Mt. Grafton (Outings Notice),

Summer 2003 p.16wilderness management plan


Mt. Irish Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Mt. Jefferson Loop Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14

Mt. Moriah, Central Nevada Backpack(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.15(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Mt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with Traditional ValuesIntangible values of public land need better protec-

tion. Huge disturbance of sacred land. John Hadder (Article), December 2011 p.20

Muddy MountainsEldorado & Muddy Mountains Desert Study

(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12


Muddy Mountains / Hidden Valley Desert Study(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Muddy Mountains Desert Study TripRon Brusha (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.21

Muddy Waters in the Amargosa RegionSolar Power Problems - competing for water with

other uses in the Amargosa. Brian Brown (Article), March 2009 p.2

Mulroy, PatSustainability in the Desert Southwest

Discussion of practices for sustaining communi-ties. (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.14

Multispecies Plan in JeopardyThe Multispecies Conservation Plan (MSCP). Steve

Glazer (Article), Spring 2002 p.6Mulvaney, PhD, DustinRenewable Energy Development

Opportunities for Improvement. Controversies over desert renewable energy development. (Article), March, 2011 p.4

Murdock, BrianMaking Routes Disappear

Disguising illegal vehicle tracks. (Article), Sum-mer 2000 p.8

MuseumsThree Desert Museums Laws Railroad, Eastern

California, Maturango. Craig Deutsche (Article), September 2007 p.6

Mushroom Rock, and Mushroom II RockWhere Is It? (Dumbo Rock Formation) Bob

Cates (Desert Knowledge), Fall 2005 p.20Mustang Trail Machinephoto of ad for, from old Desert Magazine

Need for Effective ORV Legislation, Rules and Regulations (Article), September 2008 p.18

MWD Launching New Water Conservation Program(Article), Fall 2003 p.14

MWD Says "No!" to Cadiz ProjectElden Hughes (Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Myers, MichelleBlack Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa at Risk

from Wind Energy Project"Saving Our Desert - One Butte at a Time." Met

towers constructed (helicoptered in) on pristine lava buttes, to the surprise of adjacent home-owners. (Article), March 2012 p.8

Myers, TomBLM to Gut WSA Protection

Concerning game introduction to wilderness by fish & game agencies. (Article), Spring 1999 p.5

Debt of Mining the Carlin Trend(Article), Fall 2002 p.17

Gold Prices Take Toll on Mining Industry and the EnvironmentEffect of low gold price. (Article), Summer 1999

p.9Gold Quarry Mine Expansion

(Article), Spring 2001 p.5Humboldt River Mines

The "Mine of the Month". (Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Keep Vehicles Off the Desert(Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Mine Dewatering Threatens Northern NevadaCharacteristics of mine dewatering process. (Arti-

cle), Spring 2000 p.5Mining Treats Nevada Like a Wasteland

(Article), Summer 2000 p.13Nellis Air Force Base Undergoing Stewardship

PlanningStatus and protection of a large desert area. (Arti-

cle), Winter 1998 p.6Wet Winters Help Walker Lake Recover

But much more work is needed. (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.5

Wilderness Inventory Begins in Nevada(Article), Fall 1998 p.1

Mysteries of the DesertBlack Canyon, near Barstow. (Outings Notice), Fall

2004 p.16Mysteries of the Desert, Primitive Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.22(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17Black Canyon petroglyphs. (Outings Notice), Spring

2002 p.22Mystery of the MojavePassion for the details of the desert. Bob Ellis (Arti-

cle), Fall 2002 p.8Mythical Mandate, A2005 Energy Policy Act clause often misquoted as a

mandate from Congress. Janine Blaeloch (Article), March, 2011 p.12

-N-NAFTA Tribunal has SpokenIndian Pass mine, NAFTA decision. (Current Issues),

September 2009 p.12Nag, Nag, Nag, and Feather SensorsSueing agencies to make them perform. And, the

power of many sensors be they pelicans or people. Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), July 1997 p.2

Nappe, TinaFor Love of Pronghorn

Review of pronghorn antelope and researcher Jim Yoakum. (Article), March, 2011 p.8

Nash-Chrabascz, Bridget RIndustrial Solar Projects Threaten Tribe's Spir-

itual LandscapeCultural Resources. Going, Going, Gone. Quechan

Tribe. (Article), June, 2011 p.11Quechan Native Lands Need Protection Also

Threats to traditional lands from mining, off-road vehicles, renewable energy development. (Arti-cle), March, 2010 p.10

National Historic TrailsOld Spanish Trail, The (Tracking the 19th century

trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hid-den Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos.) Jack Prichett & Scott Smith (Article), March 2012 p.1


National Landscape Conservation SystemBLM Employee's Perspective, A (The NLCS from

the BLM California Coordinator's eyes.) Paul Brink (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.2

Permanent status under law. Marjorie L Sill (Article), June 2009 p.3

Preserving the Best of the Rest of the Ameri-can West (The National Landscape Conservation System - an assessment of current condition.) Judy Anderson & Geary Hund (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.1

National MonumentsCalifornia Desert Protection Act Ten-year an-

niversary celebration. Diane Feinstein (Article), Fall 2004 p.1

Carrizo Plain National Monument New National Monument. Joe Fontaine & Cal French (Article), Spring 2001 p.1

Carrizo Plain, The History and description of the Carrizo Plain. Craig Deutsche (Article), Summer 2004 p.10

Getting a Clear View at Lava Beds National Monument Brief description. Marty Kiel (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.18

Last of the Central Valley Grasslands Carrizo Plain National Monument. Cal French (Article), March 15, 2007 p.6

Minerva Hoyt and the Creation of Joshua Tree National Monument (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.7

New Oak Tree, A California Desert Protection Act--- a ten-year old oak on its way to maturity. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.2

Plan that is Working, A Carrizo Plain National Monument. (Article), Summer 2004 p.11

Progress on the Mother Road History and future. Catellus lands, imminent legislation. Elden Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1

Sand to Snow National Monument Legislation in-troduced. Joan Taylor & Buford Crites (Article), March, 2010 p.12

National Parks10 Years Later - Death Valley National Park

Early suggestions of Park status, appreciation of current Park status, by a superintendent of the park. Ed Rothfuss (Article), Fall 2004 p.7

California Desert Protection Act Ten-year an-niversary celebration. Diane Feinstein (Article), Fall 2004 p.1

Fees on Federal Public Lands Recreation Lands to be Limited to National Parks (News Item), Spring 2004 p.7


Inadequate Funding Hinders Park Mission Sub-title: Joshua Tree (NP) and other parks face un-precedented threats. Seth Shteir (Article), Spring 2004 p.8

Joshua Tree Celebrates National Park Anniver-sary, Minerva Hoyt Bob Cates (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.6

Look Back, A Appreciation of the CDPA, by a su-perintendent of Joshua Tree National Park. Ernest Quintana (Article), Fall 2004 p.6

Mary Martin, Desert Heroine Summary of Mary Martin's ten years as Superintendent of the Mo-jave National Preserve. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

New Oak Tree, A California Desert Protection Act--- a ten-year old oak on its way to maturity. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.2

Planning for Death Valley's Wilderness and Backcountry Working toward a wilderness man-agement plan. David Lamfrom (Article), Septem-ber, 2010 p.4

Protecting the Natural Sounds of Death Valley Air Tours over Death Valley National Park. Mike Cipra (Article), June 2010 p.2

National Parks Conservation Association's Perspective on Water in the Mojave Pre-serveDavid Lamfrom (Article), September, 2011 p.3

National Public Lands Day Across South-ern CaliforniaAnnual event. Thanks to the participants. (Article),

December, 2010 p.13National ServiceIsn't it Time for National Service (Public Works.

In the spirit of the Peace Corp and the SCA.) Edie Harmon (Article), June 2009 p.5

Native American Sacred Lands ActTo Secure Religious Liberty for American Indi-

ans (Argument in favor of HR 5155, the Native American Sacred Lands Act.) Charles Levendorsky (Article), Winter 2003 p.14

Native AmericansAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues Courtney

Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4Chromium 6 Cleanup Affects Native Sacred

Site PG&E's groundwater cleanup near Topock. Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Summer 2005 p.5

Cultural Metaphors Embody Running Man Quechan sacred area. Lorey Cachora (Article), Spring 2003 p.7

Death Valley and the Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act History and synopsis, with text of S.2102. Lois Sneddon (Article), Spring 2000 p.12

Death Valley National Park and the Timbisha Tribe Letter to Dick Martin, superintendent of DVNP. Rose Strickland (Letter), Summer 1999 p.5

Desert Committee Working with Native Ameri-cans Review of coordination with various Native American entities. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2004 #2 p.2

Desert Societies, Then and Now Imperial County - prehistoric and current societies. Jay Van Werlhof (Article), September 2007 p.8

First People of Imperial Valley, The Personal story by a Native American. Preston Arrow-weed (Article), March 15, 2007 p.7

Glamis Mine Opposed by Presidents Advisory Council ACHP opposition based on destruction of Quechan Indian properties. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6


Kokopilli Aerial photo of the Kokopilli geoglyph near Blythe, CA. La Cuna de Aztlan Sacred Sites Protection Council (Photo), March, 2011 p.4

Living on the Edge The Intersection of NAFTA and Quechan Sacred Places. Discussion of current sta-tus of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute. Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1


Off-Road Vehicles Destroy Invaluable Cultural Resources in the California Desert A Tragic Loss for Everyone. Philip M Klasky & Matthew Leivas, Sr (Chemehuevi) (Article), March, 2011 p.6

Promises to Protect the Sacred Efforts to protect Native American sites. Courtney Ann Coyle (Arti-cle), Winter 2003 p.15

Protecting Native American Lands and Sacred Sites Conference discussing. (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Quechan Native Lands Need Protection Also Threats to traditional lands from mining, off-road vehicles, renewable energy development. Bridget R Nash-Chrabascz (Article), March, 2010 p.10

Southern CA Indian Tribes Areas located on map. Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8

Thanksgiving Feast Shared by Quechan & Desert Activists Immersed in Quechan culture. Susan Zwinger (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.16

Timbisha Agreement, What We Know About It Trust lands, cooperative management, …. Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 1999 p.6

Timbisha Homeland Update Lois Sneddon (Arti-cle), Summer 2000 p.10

To Secure Religious Liberty for American Indi-ans Argument in favor of HR 5155, the Native American Sacred Lands Act. Charles Levendorsky (Article), Winter 2003 p.14


Native Peoples of California Desert Car-camp(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.16

Natural Bridges & Canyonlands Vicinity Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.24

Natural Bridges National MonumentUtah, SE, Carcamp (Maze district, Natural Bridges

National Monument.) (Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Nature ConservancyHuge Victory in Coachella Valley (Deal not con-

summated.) (Errata), Winter 2004 #1 p.12Huge Victory in Coachella Valley (Nature Con-


Naval Air Weapons StationChina Lake NAWS, Good Steward of Material

Culture (Historic resources of a restricted area, by its chief archeologist.) Russell L Kaldenberg (Arti-cle), September 2007 p.4

Navarro, EdOff-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Pro-

gram, Strategic PlanningAn OHMVR program. (Article), September 16,

2006 p.9Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National Preserve(Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Navy Signs On for Joshua Tree FONSILow-level military jets re-routed. Dick Hingson (Arti-

cle), Summer 2000 p.11NECOPlan available. (News Item), Spring 2001 p.13

Need for Effective ORV Legislation, Rules and Regulations(Article), September 2008 p.18

Need for Restoring the Salton Sea, TheMary Bono (Article), Summer 2004 p.4

Needles, CAChromium 6 Plume in Needles is 55 Feet From

Colorado River (Source is PG&E facility at Topock. Details of the problem and solution.) Met-ropolitan Water District (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Neibergs, AlexWild Horse and Burro Legacy

Managing wild horses and burros on public lands. (Article), September, 2010 p.3

Nellis Air Force Base Undergoing Stew-ardship PlanningStatus and protection of a large desert area. Tom

Myers (Article), Winter 1998 p.6Nellis Air RangeOutline on map of Nevada. (Map), Winter 1998 p.7

Nellis Wash Wildernesswilderness management plan


Nelson RangeDeath Valley Sampler (Outings Notice), Fall 2000

p.21Netherton, ShaaronCoal-Fired Power Plant Threatens Black Rock

Desert(Article), Spring 2005 p.1

Sheldon National Wildlife RefugeIn northwest Nevada. 'A Treasure to Preserve'.

(Article), December, 2010 p.4Wilderness Management Plans: What's Hap-

pening in Nevada?An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas

have mangement plans. (Article), June 2009 p.4NevadaFriends of Nevada Wilderenss

22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of Nevada Wilderness.) Judy Anderson & Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

SNWAHow We're Losing the West We Thought

We'd Won (Subtitle: 'Growth and Nevada's Groundwater' - SNWA's search for more water.) Jim Deacon (Article), Summer 2006 p.3

Toiyabe Chapter Opposes Preferred Route of Natural Gas Pipeline in Nevada David von Seggern (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Wilderness, amount and dates designated22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of



Nevada (Central) Rangelands Exploratory(Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.11

Nevada (E) / Utah (W) Wilderness Field Trip(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Nevada (South) Wilderness Study Area Sampler and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Nevada areas restorationSix days, several agencies, group from Great Britain,

…. (Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.16Nevada Continues its Fight Against the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Depository(News Item), Spring 2004 p.9

Nevada Division of Environmental ProtectionAssistance in controlling mercury pollution


Nevada Land ConservancyPreserving and Protecting the Nevada Land-

scape One Segment at a Time Roberta Moore (Article), Winter 2001 p.9

Nevada Legislation, NewSB257, graffiti; AB307, Energy proposal cost recov-

ery. (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9Nevada Water Update(Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Nevada WildernessStatus update. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Nevada Wilderness Campaign LaunchedBrian Beffort (Article), Summer 2001 p.5

Nevada Wilderness Conference is a FirstNevada Wilderness Meeting, May 1999. Ann Martin

(Article), Summer 1999 p.1Nevada Wilderness Designated by Con-gress2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provisions.

Brian Beffort (Article), Spring 2006 p.14Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 198922 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of


Nevada Wilderness Testimony, bookTestimony for a Wild Nevada (Nevada Wilder-

ness Testimony - book to be published.) Roberta Moore (Article), Winter 2003 p.19

Nevada, Utah Reach Accord on Snake Val-ley Water(Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Nevada's Black Rock Desert Wilderness Bill Passes Congress(Article), Winter 2001 p.1

Nevada's Piece of the Grand Canyon Puz-zleGold Butte area, ORV damage. (Current Issues),

March, 2008 p.13

New Appraisal Holds Key to Acquisition of Joshua Hills(News Item), Spring 2004 p.9

New California Gold Rush, TheReview of the Catellus Land Purchase, and need for

a regional alternative energy EIS. April Sall (Arti-cle), March, 2008 p.6

New City next to Joshua Tree National Park Looms Larger30,000 people, 12 golf courses, …. (News Item),

Spring 2002 p.10New Face of CDCA Seeks BalanceProfile of Steve Borchard, new manager of BLM's

California Desert District. Bryn Jones (Article), Summer 2006 p.13

New Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up In The AirThe "Rules" for wind projects will probably change

before the end of 2011. Kelly Fuller (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.1

New Future for the Whitewater Trout FarmThe trout farm fed by Whitewater River draining San

Gorgonio Wilderness, acquired by The Wildlands Conservancy. Frazier Haney (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.3

New Group Serves the PreserveThe Mojave National Preserve Conservancy. Pro-

grams, advocacy, …. David Lamfrom (Article), March, 2011 p.3

New Guzzlers in Mojave National Preserve are Opposed(News Item), Spring 2005 p.5

New Oak Tree, ACalifornia Desert Protection Act--- a ten-year old oak

on its way to maturity. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.2

New Proposal for the Amargosa RiverHistory and current status of caring for the Amar-

gosa. Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.4

New River is an Old Problem, TheHistory, cleanup and status of this drainage from

Mexico and California into the Salton Sea. Marie Barrett (Article), Dec 2009 p.1

New River, Salton Sea(Map), Dec 2009 p.18

Newmont MiningGold Quarry Mine Expansion Tom Myers (Arti-

cle), Spring 2001 p.5NextLight (First Solar) Silver State Photovoltaic ProjectUpdate on Impending Energy Plans (Large in-


NHPAdiscussion of its workings

Protection of Cultural and Historic Re-sources (History of law, regulation, policy.) Wanda Raschkow (Article), September 2007 p.1

Nichols, MarkWater Transfer Endangers Salton Sea


(Article), Summer 2002 p.6Nicol, ScottWalling Off Our Southern Deserts

The US-Mexico boder fence. Is the cost too high?. (Article), December, 2010 p.6

Nielson, Janeauthor


Nielson, JohnPeach Springs Tuff

Formation of, 18.5 mya. (Article), Fall 2001 p.6Nifty NAFTA Nevada Shell GameBridge to replace Hoover Dam bottleneck. Howard

Booth & Randy Harness (Article), Spring 1999 p.4Niles, GaryLittle People who do Big Things (Individual ef-


Saving the Forgotten Colorado RiverBetween Blythe and Yuma. (Article), Spring 2005

p.17NLCSBLM Releases 15-Year Strategy to Guide Na-

tional Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

California BLM's Paul Brink Receives NLCS Leadership Award (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

National Landscape Conservation System (Per-manent status under law.) Marjorie L Sill (Article), June 2009 p.3

NLCS in California and NevadaListing of NLCS sites. (Sidebar), Dec 15, 2006 p.12

NLCS UnitsShows NLCS properties in western states. (Map),

Dec 15, 2006 p.13Nomirage, community, Imperial Co. CAMore Military Training in the California


Non-native Grass Invasions and Fire in the Mojave DesertMatt Brooks (Article), Winter 2001 p.16

Non-native plantsThe Natives are Restless (Public and agency

awareness of non-native plants.) Elden Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2004 p.2

North Algodones Dunes Wilderenss Area - Service and Hiking(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16

Northern Death Valley Exploratory and Peak Bagging Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.16

Northern Nevada BLM Service Trip(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.22

Norton Weakens Mining RegulationsLexi Schultz (Article), Spring 2002 p.15

Norton, Gale, Letter toCadiz water project. Diane Feinstein (Letter), Fall

2001 p.11Not So Hot Memories of Death ValleyNorth Death Valley Exploratory, May 2000. George

Wysup (Trip Report), Summer 2000 p.19Not Waiting for ProtectionProtection and restoration. Dams, rivers and lakes.

Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Fall 1998 p.2NPCAMojave Preserve Threatened by Airport Legis-

lationAirport for Clark Co., NV, serving Las Vegas, close

to Mojave Nat'l Preserve. (Article), Summer 1999 p.11

NTRSolar Two (Imperial Solar) Project


Nuclear PowerYucca Mountain License Application may be Fi-

nal Blow (Current Issues), March, 2010 p.19

-O-O'Conner, Ph.D., Michael JDesert Tortoises on the Move

Considerations when relocating desert tortoises. (Article), Summer 2004 p.1

Tortoise Die-off at Goffs(Article), Fall 2000 p.16

Ocotillo ExpressWind is not Free (Ocotillo Express Wind Energy

Project.) Kevin Emmerich (Article), March, 2011 p.14

Ocotillo, CAMore Military Training in the California


Ocotillo-Coyote Wells Groundwater BasinMore Military Training in the California


Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation DivisionWorrisome New Partnership, A (Illegal off-road

vehicle use and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.) Karen Schambach (Article), Dec 2007 p.1

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program, Strategic PlanningAn OHMVR program. Ed Navarro (Article), Septem-

ber 16, 2006 p.9Off-road vehicle monitoringHealthy Lands Project, The (Off-road vehicle

monitoring at healthylands.org, an on-line data-base.) Gary T Skiba (Article), September, 2010 p.8


Off-road VehiclesAccess to Public Lands Personal history by the

author of involvement with public land access. Ed Waldheim (Article), September 2008 p.22

An Open Letter to Law Enforcement Officials & Elected Representatives Offroad Vehicle Rage Targets Residents Seeking Relief. Philip M Klasky (Letter), March 2009 p.13

California Off-Highway Vehicle Program at Age 35 Current problems and issues with the program. Terry Weiner (Article), September 16, 2006 p.1

Call to Action, A Desert residents fight to protect private and public lands from ORV abuse. San Bernardino County regulations. Philip M Klasky (Ar-ticle), June 15, 2007 p.18

County Rights and Designated Wilderness Owyhee Co., Idaho. Synopsis of the Owyhee Initia-tive land use legislation. Jon Marvel (Article), March 15, 2007 p.16

West Mojave Route Designation Revisited Sometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?

Curbing Recreation's Bad Apple Illegal off-road abuse. Karen Schambach (Article), June, 2008 p.3

Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area Needs Help Continuing OHV damage. Terry Weiner (Article), March, 2010 p.8

Desert Citizens Fight Back Against Illegal ORV Use Philip M Klasky (Article), Winter 2006 p.6

Desert Field Monitors Needed George Barnes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6

Deterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Impacts Student Conservation Association activities to alle-viate ORV impacts. Laura A Meek, Thomas A Meek & Daniel F Shryock (Article), September 2007 p.16

Dumont Sand Dunes Issues and solutions. OHV Management. Mike Dougherty (Article), September 16, 2006 p.4

Everyone Loses when ORVs Trespass Trespass after re-opening of the Rand Mountains closure. (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Federal Judge Orders BLM to Control ORV Abuse BLM's Western Mojave route designation plan, and control of ORV abuse. Judge Illston's de-cision. (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Federal Laws are Needed to Stop ORV Damage Philip M Klasky (Article), September 2008 p.6

Gardner, Erle Stanley On an early 6-wheel 'ATV'. (Photo), September 2008 p.18

Healthy Lands Project, The Off-road vehicle mon-itoring at healthylands.org, an on-line database. Gary T Skiba (Article), September, 2010 p.8

Illegal Trail Illegal 2-track in desert, Steam Wells area. Craig Deutsche (Photo), Spring 2004 p.4

Imperial Sand Dunes ORV Impacts Geoffrey Smith (Article), Spring 2000 p.16


Keep Vehicles Off the Desert Tom Myers (Arti-cle), Fall 1998 p.5


Mayhem on the PCT - Telling the Truth Illegal off-road use of the Pacific Crest Trail. Mesonika Piecuch (Article), June 2010 p.6

Nevada's Piece of the Grand Canyon Puzzle Gold Butte area, ORV damage. (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.13

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Pro-gram, Strategic Planning An OHMVR program. Ed Navarro (Article), September 16, 2006 p.9

Off-Roaders Destroy Restoration Work at Poste Homestead Natural Historic Area Philip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.6

Off-Roaders in the Driver's Seat Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area. Lawrence Hogue (Article), Dec 2007 p.11

OHMVR Division Strategic Plan Being prepared. (Current Issues), March 2009 p.13

OHV Double Speak Why We Need Plain Talk on Off-Road Abuse. Feel-good sound-bites with hid-den meanings. Suggestions for effective control. Mesonika Piecuch (Article), June, 2011 p.20

Opportunities for Better OHV Management Re-view of the recent SB 742 legislation concerning ORV management. Brent Schoradt (Article), Sep-tember 2008 p.2

ORV Designation Impacts Cultural Resources Critical review of BLM California Desert District ORV designation. Thomas F King (Article), Spring 2004 p.3

ORV Raceway, An Pala Raceway proposal. (Cur-rent Issues), September 2008 p.15

ORVs vs. Desert Landscapes Damage caused by ORVs in the desert. Howard Wilshire (Article), Sep-tember 2008 p.3

Permits and Rider Education Required Review of the Rand Mountain ORV closure, and re-opening with controlled access. Stan Haye (Article), Sep-tember 2008 p.10

Protecting Native American Lands and Sacred Sites Conference discussing. (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Public Invited to Review BLM's OHV Grant Ap-plications (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Rand Mountains ACEC Report of personal experi-ence with closure management. Craig Deutsche (Sidebar), September 2008 p.11

Red Rock Canyon Flooding, driving in desert washes. (Article), Winter 1998 p.5

Reigning In ORV Abuses Review of San Bernardino County's recent ORV control ordinance. Philip M Klasky (Article), Summer 2006 p.6

Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Protec-tion Shrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV activ-ity. Daniel Patterson (Article), Spring 2006 p.6

Some Thoughts on Off Road Vehicles Tom Bud-long (Commentary), Summer 2005 p.18

Supervisor Mitzelfelt Proposes to Weaken County ORV Law (How much is too much?). Philip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.18

Surprise Canyon Motoring History Tom Budlong (Article), Spring 2006 p.4

Tamarack Lagoon Protest of BLM Management Plan Limited Use designation of 100 acres previ-ously off-limits to ORV travel, near Walters Camp. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

To Have and To Have Not Subtitle: Conservation-ists have to win again and again

Uncertain Future for the Desert Cahuilla Pre-historic Area Off-Highway Division eyes Desert Cahuilla Preshistoric Area. Terry Weiner (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.8

Victory for Hi-Desert against ORV Abuse $67K ORV enforcement grant for San Bernardino County approved. (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7


What Fate for Surprise Canyon Rare jewel in the Death Valley region, threatened by off-road vehi-cles. Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2005 p.8

Worrisome New Partnership, A Illegal off-road vehicle use and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Karen Schambach (Article), Dec 2007 p.1

Off-Road Vehicles Destroy Invaluable Cul-tural Resources in the California DesertA Tragic Loss for Everyone. Philip M Klasky &

Matthew Leivas, Sr (Chemehuevi) (Article), March, 2011 p.6

Off-Roaders Destroy Restoration Work at Poste Homestead Natural Historic AreaPhilip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.6

Off-Roaders in the Driver's SeatDesert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area. Lawrence Hogue

(Article), Dec 2007 p.11OHMVR Division Strategic PlanBeing prepared. (Current Issues), March 2009 p.13

OHV CommissionVictory for Hi-Desert against ORV Abuse ($67K

ORV enforcement grant for San Bernardino County approved.) (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7

OHV Double SpeakWhy We Need Plain Talk on Off-Road Abuse. Feel-

good sound-bites with hidden meanings. Sugges-tions for effective control. Mesonika Piecuch (Arti-cle), June, 2011 p.20

Oil Canyon Ridgeline Hike to Pacific Crest Trail(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.18

Oil-Dri CorporationKittly Litter Mine Thwarted (Oil-Dri Corp. in

Washoe Co., NV.) Catherine Smith (Article), Sum-mer 2002 p.19

kitty litter mine deniedWashoe County Commission denies the Oil-

Dri Kitty Litter Mine (News Item), Spring 2002 p.9

Olancha Pass, PeakDesert View Backpack (Kennedy Meadows to

Olancha Pass, Peak.) (Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.17

Old Dutch Cleanser Mine Active in the Middle of Red Rock Canyon State Park?Plans to expand mining at the old site. Jim Dodson

(News Item), Summer 2003 p.11Old Spainsh TrailCalifornia Section. (Map), September 16, 2006 p.22

Old Spanish National Historic TrailHistory and current status of the trail from Santa Fe

to Los Angeles. Bradley Mastin (Article), Septem-ber 16, 2006 p.17

Old Spanish Trail, TheTracking the 19th century trade route between

Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the pro-posed solar power plant (Hidden Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos. Jack Prichett & Scott Smith (Article), March 2012 p.1

Old Woman MountainLyle Gaston (Photo), Summer 2000 p.1

Old Woman MountainsMojave (SE), Old Woman Mountains, Turtle

Mountains Carcamp (Trip Report), April 1997 p.6

Old Woman Mountains - an Ongoing Adop-tion SagaVicky Hoover (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.19

Old Woman Mountains Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Old Woman Mountains Service Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

Old Woman Mountains, Spring Equinox Service Trip(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.15

Old Woman Mountains, Spring Solstice Service Trip(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.13

Olmedo, LuisAir Quality: An Issue in the Desert

Economic struggle, political will, and those left gasping for air. Agricultural burning in Imperial County. (Article), September 2009 p.18

Confined Animal Facility in Imperial CountyEnvironmental Responsibility and Citizen Involve-

ment. On-line citizen report database (IVAN) snares permitted pollutor. (Article), March, 2011 p.16

On the basis of Sound ScienceSubtitle: The role of the science advisor in determin-

ing environmental policy. Debra Hughson (Article), Summer 2002 p.12

Once They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-byeSprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed devel-

opment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes. Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

One Size Does Not Fit AllCattle grazing as a management tool in the Carrizo

Plain NM. Caroline E Christian, Lawrence Saslaw & Scott Butterfield (Article), September 2008 p.16

Open Pit Cyanide Heap-Leach Mine Threatens Quechan Tribe's Sacred LandsEdie Harmon (Article), Fall 1998 p.3

Open pit miningCalifornia Desert National Parks (A mining up-

date. Mine threats in National Parks.) Helen Wag-onvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.4

Opening of the Mojave DesertBrief history of early developments, railroads. Eliza-

beth Von Till Warren, PhD (Article), Summer 2006 p.8

Operation GatekeeperEffect of Border Patrol efforts to control illegal immi-

gration. Pamela Jahner (Article), Spring 1999 p.1Impact on cultural and natural resources on the

US/Mexico border. Jason Caffey, Margaret Hangan & Chris Knauf (Article), Winter 2002 p.8


Opportunities for Better OHV Manage-mentReview of the recent SB 742 legislation concerning

ORV management. Brent Schoradt (Article), Sep-tember 2008 p.2

Orocopia Mountains Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Orocopia Mountains WildernessGuzzlers in Wilderness (Sheephole Valley and

Orocopia Mountains wildernesses.) (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

ORV Designation Impacts Cultural Re-sourcesCritical review of BLM California Desert District ORV

designation. Thomas F King (Article), Spring 2004 p.3

ORV Raceway, AnPala Raceway proposal. (Current Issues), September

2008 p.15ORVsCurbing Recreation's Bad Apple (Illegal off-road

abuse.) Karen Schambach (Article), June, 2008 p.3Reigning In ORV Abuses (Review of San

Bernardino County's recent ORV control ordi-nance.) Philip M Klasky (Article), Summer 2006 p.6

ORVs vs. Desert LandscapesDamage caused by ORVs in the desert. Howard

Wilshire (Article), September 2008 p.3Our Legacy vs. LADWP's Green Path NorthA new elecric transmission corridor. Donna Thomas

(Article), Dec 2007 p.10OutingsAntelope Protection Carcamp (Outings Notice),

Fall 2004 p.16Black Canyon - Mysteries of the Desert Primi-

tive Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Carrizo Plain Service Trip & Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Gold Butte / Whitney Pockets (near Mesquite, NV) (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Kelso Dunes, East Mojave Primitive Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Let's Switch Packs Responsibilities of outing par-ticipants. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2001 p.2

McCain Valley (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16

Mojave (East) Primitive Carcamp at Kelso Dunes (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Mojave National Preserve - 10th Anniversary Celebration (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Mojave National Preserve - Celebration of the 10th Anniversary (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Monitor Range Backpack (Outings Notice), Sum-mer 2004 p.16

Mysteries of the Desert Black Canyon, near Barstow. (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

Pahrump Valley - Tortoise Protection (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Rock Art, Eastern California (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16

Silver Peak Range Bristlecone Survey (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Thanksgiving at Anza Borrego Outing report. Lois Grunwald (Article), Spring 2001 p.7

Whipple Mountain Carcamp (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16

White Mountains Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16

Outings NoticeReporting from the Field (Subtitle: Writing an Ef-

fective Trip Report.) Hermi Hiatt (Article), Summer 2000 p.14

Outlaw Mine - Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Outward Bound AdventuresExploring the Mojave Without Leaving a Trace

(Outward Bound Adventures and city children.) Su-san Sand (Article), Summer 2001 p.4

Overcoming a Legacy of Desert Garbage DumpsRussell Scofield (Article), Spring 2005 p.6

Owens LakeBirds and Beat the Tamarisk - Carcamp and

Service Trip (Owens Lake.) (Outings Notice), Dec 2007 p.17

Cartago Springs Lake Acquired at Owens Lake Mike Prather (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.6

Dust Clouds Reach Ridgecrest (Air pollution from Owens Lake dust storm, over Ridgecrest, Cal.) Great Basin Air Pollution Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.12

Dust Rising from Owens Dry Lake (Dust storm 'event' on Owens Dry Lake.) Great Basin Air Pollu-tion Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.10

Owens Lake is for the Birds (A self-guided bird-ing tour of Owens Lake.) Judy Wickman (Article), Winter 2003 p.6

parallel to Salton SeaAir Quality at Risk in Salton Sea Water

Transfers (Effect on air quality of water trans-fers resulting in lowering Salton Sea water level.) Theodore Schade (Article), Spring 2004 p.1

Science to Remediate Hazardous Dust and Create Historic Habitat (Owens Lake. Hybrid 'Best Available Control Method' for dust control.) Mike Prather (Article), September, 2011 p.20

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Ad-jacent Lands (Possible 5GW solar park develop-ment.) Mike Prather (Article), June 2010 p.8

Turning Owens Lake Into Owens a-little-bit-wet Lake (DWP efforts and proposals.) Mike Prather (Article), Spring 1999 p.11

Owens Lake - Birdlover's ParadiseMike Prather (Article), Fall 2000 p.3

Owens Lake - To Pump or Not To PumpMike Prather (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.9

Owens Lake dust control wateringAli Scheehy (Photo), September, 2011 p.20

Owens Lake is for the BirdsA self-guided birding tour of Owens Lake. Judy Wick-

man (Article), Winter 2003 p.6Owens Lake Still Full of DustMike Prather (Article), Summer 1999 p.1


Owens Lake, Manzanar Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17

Owens Lake, the Sound of Running Water on the Surface?DWP's dust control efforts bringing water to the

lake. Mike Prather (Article), Summer 2002 p.11Owens Lake: Will what we had be gone when the dust settles?Settlement with GBUAPCD, and analysis. Mike

Prather (Article), Fall 1998 p.2Owens Peak Area Work Party(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.22

Owens Peak WildernessSouthern Sierra (West Side) Management Plan


Wilderness Restoration in Owens Peak Wilder-ness (Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

Owens RiverLADWP Breaches LORP Agreement ChucK

Washburn (Article), Spring 2001 p.4Lower Owens River Lawsuit (Sierra Club and

Owens Valley Committee vs LADWP.) Mike Prather (Article), Spring 2002 p.8

Lower Owens River Rewatering (News Item), Fall 2002 p.18

River Runs Through It, A (Owens River rewater-ing- Success after years of effort.) Mike Prather (Article), March 15, 2007 p.12

Water or Dust? Owens River Study Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 2000 p.16

Water Victory in Owens Valley (Court imposed penalties for LA DWP delay in Owens River mitiga-tion.) Mike Prather (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Owens River & Owens Valley(News Item), Summer 2002 p.18

Owens River Study Carcamp, Water or Dust?(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20

Owens ValleyExploring the Owens Valley with Mom ((and

Mike Prather as leader).) Blair Kuropatkin (Trip Re-port), Summer 1999 p.17

Owens Valley Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.17Birds, and Tamarisk Bashing. (Outings Notice), Sum-

mer 2005 p.17Owens Valley Conservation EasementBanning future developments on DWP land. (News

Item), Summer 2004 p.9Conservation Easment for Owens Valley (Devel-

opment rights to LADWP land in Owens Valley.) El-den Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.3

Owens Valley Desert Study & Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Owens Valley of Mary Austin, History, Hike, Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17

Owens Valley Water AgreementMike Prather (Article), Winter 1998 p.3

Owl Canyon, Rainbow Basin Geology Weekend(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17

Owls and the Salton SeaBarn and burrowing owls, improving Salton Sea wa-

ter quality!. Judy Maben (Article), Fall 2005 p.8Owlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex Dunes Desert Study & Carcamp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Owlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex HillsJoe Fontaine (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20

Owyhee CanyonlandsRoads, River and Sky (The Owyhee, Nevada soli-

tude.) Craig Deutsche (Article), Summer 2005 p.10Sierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee Canyon-

lands (Sierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Initiative.) Edwina Allen & Clayton Daugh-enbaugh (Article), June 15, 2007 p.12

Owyhee Initiativedescription

County Rights and Designated Wilderness (Owyhee Co., Idaho. Synopsis of the Owyhee Initiative land use legislation.) Jon Marvel (Arti-cle), March 15, 2007 p.16

Sierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee Canyon-lands (Sierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Initiative.) Edwina Allen & Clayton Daugh-enbaugh (Article), June 15, 2007 p.12

Synopsis of the Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act (S3794). (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.7

Owyhee/Bruneau Canyonlands, TheThe largest undeveloped and unprotected wildlands

in the Lower 48. Mike McCurry (Article), Summer 2005 p.11

-P-Pacific Crest Trailillegal off-road use on

Mayhem on the PCT - Telling the Truth (Ille-gal off-road use of the Pacific Crest Trail.) Mesonika Piecuch (Article), June 2010 p.6

short history ofMayhem on the PCT - Telling the Truth (Ille-

gal off-road use of the Pacific Crest Trail.) Mesonika Piecuch (Article), June 2010 p.6

Pacific Crest Trail Work Party(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21

Padon, Beth & ChrisArchaeological Site Stewards

The California Archaeological Site Stewardship Program. (Article), Summer 2003 p.8

CASSP Volunteers Help Protect Archaelogical and Historic ResourcesThe California Archaeological Site Stewardship

Program. Volunteers monitor arch sites. (Arti-cle), September, 2011 p.6

Pahranagat ValleyNevada Water Update (Current Issues), March,

2008 p.11Pahrump Valley - Tortoise Protection(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17


Paiute Mountains & Kelso Valley Ex-ploratory Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Pala RacewayORV Raceway, An (Pala Raceway proposal.) (Cur-

rent Issues), September 2008 p.15Palen Solar Projectsold to solarhybrid AG


PaleontologyAncient Horses, Camels and Mammoths in Las

Vegas Upper Las Vegas Wash - preservation plans for this rich fossil area. John Hiatt (Article), March, 2010 p.3

Momentum to protect Upper Las Vegas Wash builds. (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Palm CanyonVictory for Palm Canyon (Imminent legislation to

make Palm Canyon a National Monument.) Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

Palm Canyon - Santa Rosas Backpack(Trip Report), July 1997 p.8

Palo Verde LagoonSaving the Forgotten Colorado River (Between


Panamint and Death Valley Sampler(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.13

Panamint MountainsSurprise Canyon Tamarisk Removal, Carcamp,

Hike, Panamint Mountains (Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Panamint Mountains and Death Valley Sampler(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.11

Panamint Mountains Area Desert Study & Monitoring Trip(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Panamint Mountains Desert Study & Mon-itoringBallarat, Pauline Esteves, Molly Dufort, Pleasant

Canyon, South Park Canyon. Dave Bybee (Trip Re-port), Winter 1998 p.18

Panamint Mountains Overview of the Briggs Mine(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.19

Panamint ValleyBriggs mine

Mine Expansion in Panamint Valley (Briggs Mine's attempts to expand the Briggs Mine.) Tom Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.9

Briggs mine expansion may be preventedTough New Regulations (Open-pit backfill reg-

ulations.) Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2003 p.1

Briggs Mine Plans Expansion Tom Budlong (Arti-cle), Fall 2001 p.1

CDPA Memories (Memories of CDPA passage, Panamint Valley, and marriage in Ballarat.) Stan & Jeannie Haye (Article), Fall 2004 p.5

Proposal to re-route Pleasant Canyon road to avoid riparian. (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

Panamint Valley BLM Adopt-A-Cabin Pro-gram and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Panamint Valley Briggs Mine Surprise Canyon Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley Car Camp and Explo-ration(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.20

Panamint Valley Exploration(Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.17

Panamint Valley Outing Emphasizes the IssuesBriggs Mine in the Panamints, Slate Range Wilder-

ness proposal, Surprise Canyon. Bob Ellis (Article), Summer 2002 p.8

Panamint Valley vs Briggs Gold Mine car-camp(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.17

Panamint Valley vs. Briggs Gold Mine car-camp(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley, Briggs Gold Mine, Sur-prise Canyon Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

Papouchis, Christopher NPolitics of Predation

Prey-predator relation, mountain lions and bighorn sheep. (Article), Spring 2002 p.12

Paradise Lost or Found?Jacumba and Coyote Mountains. (Outings Notice),

Summer 2003 p.18Paradise PeakSanta Rosa / Paradise Peak Wilderness Car-

camp (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.12Paradise ValleyOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye


Paradise Valley DevelopmentEA being prepared. Land exchange denied. (News

Item), Summer 2006 p.7Paramount Mine, Paramount Gold CorpMine Planned in Bodie WSA (Paramount Mine,

Paramount Gold Corp.) Emilie Strauss (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.4

Paria Canyon Backpack(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.22(Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

Paria River Backpack(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17


(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.19(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.17(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.19(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.19

Parish's daisyRare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals


Parker, BuckRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Parker, JimAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin

Subtitle: Status of Control Efforts. (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Parker, Stephan BViceroy Mine

Arial photo of Viceroy open pit. (Photo), Fall/Win-ter 1999 p.6

Parking Lot Solar PanelsA modest proposal. Marjorie L Sill & Larry Dwyer

(Letter), June 2009 p.18ParksCalifornia's Unique Theater of Stone Preserving

Red Rock Canyon. Mark Faull (Article), Dec 2008 p.8

Importance of Quiet in Grand Canyon National Park The Sound of Silence. Capped at 94,000-plus helicopter tours per year. Dick Hingson (Article), June, 2011 p.14

Six California Desert Parks on State's List for Closure (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Tejon-Tehachapi Park Proposed vision. (Map), September 2007 p.15

Worrisome New Partnership, A Illegal off-road vehicle use and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Karen Schambach (Article), Dec 2007 p.1

Parsnip Peak Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Passing the TorchReassignments at the Desert Report. Elden Hughes

(Article), Summer 2001 p.16Patenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869Sale of public mining property in Nevada to mining

companies. Cristi Barker (Article), Spring 2004 p.15

Patience, Perseverance, and a FighterMary Ann Henry. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2000

p.4Patterson, DanielCritical Habitat Designation Reconsidered

Order by US District Judge, eight imperiled plants. (Article), Fall 2002 p.16

Flat-Tailed Horned Lizard

Subtitile: Back to Court to get Endangered Species Status. (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.7

Grazing Restriction Protects Desert Tortoise(Article), Fall 2001 p.12

Listing Sought for Algodones Dune SpeciesContinuing efforts, by CBD, Sierra Club. 16

species. (Article), Winter 2006 p.14Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Protec-

tionShrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV activity.

(Article), Spring 2006 p.6Tortoises Win Day in Court

ORV access to desert washes. (Article), Spring 2005 p.1

Pavlik, Bruce MCaliforinia Deserts - An Ecological Rediscov-

ery, TheEcological relations in CA desert - interaction of

organisms, including humans. 365 pages, U of Cal Press. (Book Review), September 2008 p.1

Paymaster Mine - Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.16(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22

Peach Springs TuffFormation of, 18.5 mya. John Nielson (Article), Fall

2001 p.6Peccary, nursing its youngSculpture by Ricardo Breceda. Craig Deutsche

(Photo), December 2011 p.8Pederson SpringMoapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (A Na-


PEISBLM PEIS for energy zones

Salazar Announcement (Programmatic EIS for Solar Federal Renewable Energy Zones.) Joan Taylor (Sidebar), June 2009 p.7

Peninsular Bighorn Need Endangered Species ListingJoan Taylor (Article), July 1997 p.1

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep at the Brink of ExtinctionJonathon Cook (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Still Belea-gueredThe good news and the bad news. Joan Taylor (Arti-

cle), Fall/Winter 1999 p.8Peninsular Bighorn Still in DangerJoan Taylor (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6

Penrod, KristeenCritical Level-Landscape Linkage, A

Sierrra - Transverse Ranges corridor. (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.3

Linking Fragmented HabitatsProtecting desert wildlife in the face of climate

change. (Article), Dec 2008 p.14People, Desert CharactersInterview with Dennis Schramm Superintendent

of the Mojave National Preserve. David Lamfrom (Article), Dec 2008 p.1


JT Reynolds Reflects on His Career Tribute to a Dedicated Public Servant. Mike Cipra (Article), March 2009 p.8

Long Night's Journey till Dawn Profile of Preston Arrow-Weed, Quechan elder. Richard Heller (Arti-cle), Dec 2009 p.10

Memories of Derham Guiliani The inspirational, quiet, desert observer. Laura Cunningham & Bob Ellis (Obituary/Tribute), December, 2010 p.5

Remembering Stan Stan Weidart. Vicky Hoover (Article), March 2009 p.3

Tracking Down Marshal South Uncovering the real story of this desert dreamer from the Anza Borrego area. Diana Lindsay (Article), Dec 2009 p.4

Perigrene Falcons Recovering in NevadaChris Tomlinson (Article), Fall 2003 p.11

Permits and Rider Education RequiredReview of the Rand Mountain ORV closure, and re-

opening with controlled access. Stan Haye (Arti-cle), September 2008 p.10

Lava Beds Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

Peterson, DonBLM Adopt-A-Cabin Program Makes for Re-

warding ExperienceMinietta Cabin. (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17

Petition to List Greater Sage GrouseConflict between conservationists and Bush Admin-

istration about listing species of Greater Sage Grouse, including Mono Basin Greater Sage Grouse. Mark Salvo (Article), Winter 2006 p.8

Petroglyph Canyon, China LakeIn the Moccasins of the Artist (Petroglyphs in Big

and Little Petroglyph Canyons, China Lake.) Craig Deutsche (Article), Winter 2006 p.3

PG&E, Topock AZAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin (Subtitle:

Status of Control Efforts.) Jim Parker & Theodore Schade (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Chromium 6 Cleanup Affects Native Sacred Site (PG&E's groundwater cleanup near Topock.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Summer 2005 p.5

Phalaropes in flight at Owens LakeMike Prather (Photo), September, 2011 p.21

Phillips FeedlotConfined Animal Facility in Imperial County

(Environmental Responsibility and Citizen Involve-ment. On-line citizen report database (IVAN) snares permitted pollutor.) Luis Olmedo (Article), March, 2011 p.16

Phillips, George WMojave Desert Impact

Near Las Vegas. Impact on the desert from growth of Las Vegas. (Article), Spring 2006 p.13

Phyronsoma mcalliiFlat-tailed horned lizard

Prized Dinosaur-like Lizard Threatened (Flat-tailed horned lizard.) Jonathon Cook (Article), Fall 2002 p.6

Picacho WildernessIndian Pass & Picacho Wilderness Archaeologi-

cal Exploration (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.14

Piecuch, MesonikaMayhem on the PCT - Telling the Truth

Illegal off-road use of the Pacific Crest Trail. (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.6

OHV Double SpeakWhy We Need Plain Talk on Off-Road Abuse. Feel-

good sound-bites with hidden meanings. Sug-gestions for effective control. (Article), June, 2011 p.20

Pierson's milkvetchCritical Habitat Designation Reconsidered (Or-

der by US District Judge, eight imperiled plants.) Daniel Patterson (Article), Fall 2002 p.16

Critical Habitat for Pierson's Milkvetch in the Algodones Dunes (A court ordered habitat pro-posal.) (Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Pike, TaraSlowing the Generation of Waste

(Article), Spring 2001 p.11Pillard, EllenWalker Lake at Death's Door

(Article), Winter 2002 p.1Pine Forest MountainsBlue Lakes / Pine Forest Mountains Wilderness

Study Area Backpack (NW Nevada) (Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.15

Pine Forest Recreation Area Enhancement Act Introduced26,000 acres in the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek

WSA, near Winnemucca, NV. Marjorie L Sill (Arti-cle), March 2012 p.22

Pine Tree CanyonSouthern Sierra Exploratory, Pine Tree Canyon

(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.12Pinto MountainJoshua Tree National Park, Pinto Mountain

Backpack (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20Joshua Tree National Park, Pinto Mountain

Backpack (Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.17Pinto Valley Wildernesswilderness management plan


Pinto Wye Arrastra (JTNP)Joshua Tree National Park, Split Rock, Pinto

Wye Arrastra Hike (Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Joshua Tree National Park, Split Rock, Pinto Wye Arrastra Hike (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Pinyon FlatsGuadalupe Trail from Pinyon Flats to La Quinta

Backpack (Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.21Pioneer of Desert ProtectionEulogy for Tasker Edmiston (1910-2004). Elden

Hughes (Article), Summer 2004 p.5Pioneertown Mountains Preservementioned in article

Greenwash, The (Renewable Energy Develop-ment - The Right and the Wrong Way.) April Sall (Article), June, 2008 p.4


Pioneertown Mountains, Berdoo Canyon, JTNP(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Piper Mountains and Sylvania Mountains Wilderness(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17

Pipes Canyon - All in a Day's WorkRare Desert Watershed. History and operation of the

Preserve. April Sall (Article), Spring 2006 p.12Pitt, JenniferCan We Save the Delta?

US, Mexico, the Colorado River Delta. (Article), Spring 2002 p.7

Is the Lower Colorado Doomed?The delta, starving for water taken from up-

stream. (Article), Summer 2005 p.1Managing the Colorado River Through Dry

TimesComplexities. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.18

Miraculous RebirthThe Colorado River delta. (Article), Spring 2002

p.5Place of Quiet, AIn a Frantic World: Quiet desert areas as respite

from the frantic modern world. David Talamo (Arti-cle), June, 2008 p.17

Placer DomePatenting of Mining Claims Under HR 2869


Places We've Saved. Navigation Noodle in the Mojave National PreserveNavigation workshop. (Outings Notice), Dec 15,

2006 p.17Plan for Coachella Valley, ATo protect biological diversity. Joan Taylor (Article),

Fall 2002 p.13Plan that is Working, ACarrizo Plain National Monument. (Article), Summer

2004 p.11Planned Energy Corridors May Threaten Public LandsProposed energy corridors through wilderness, road-

less areas, WSAs. Geary Hund (Article), Summer 2006 p.1

Planning for Death Valley's Wilderness and BackcountryWorking toward a wilderness management plan.

David Lamfrom (Article), September, 2010 p.4Planning Initiated for Northern California & Nevada DesertsNortheast CA and northwest NV. Susanville BLM dis-

trict. Stan Weidert (Article), Winter 2006 p.12Planting the BeanTime. Hopis, our government… Caves. CDPA. Elden

Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2002 p.2Plants & Trees, FloraAliens in the Desert Non-native grasses, mustards


Anatomy of an Invasion Sahara Mustard - What do we do now?. Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.16

Cactusnappers Cactus thieves jailed. (News Item), Spring 2000 p.4

California Native Plant Society Searches for Rare Treasure Discoveries in the Desert. Expand-ing the search for rare plants. Duncan Bell & Am-ber Swanson (Article), June, 2011 p.1

Corralling California Poppies Happenstance over Stewardship and Planning. A passionate plea for the poppies, and for pristine land in general, threatened by the rush to renewable energy. Mark Faull (Article), March 2012 p.6

Critical Habitat Designation Reconsidered Or-der by US District Judge, eight imperiled plants. Daniel Patterson (Article), Fall 2002 p.16

Critical Habitat for Pierson's Milkvetch in the Algodones Dunes A court ordered habitat pro-posal. (Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Critical Habitat in the Mojave Desert Corner of Utah Habitat for milkvetches. (News Item), Sum-mer 2005 p.13

Invasive Sahara Mustard Brassica Tournefortii. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.19


Lane Mountain Milkvetch - Under Siege Ileene Anderson (Article), Summer 2001 p.10


Mesquite, the Desert's Tree of Life All sorts of uses. John Hiatt (Article), September 2007 p.19


Rare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals Pro-tection of endemic species growing on high quality limestones in the San Bernardino mountains. Ileene Anderson (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Recent Botanical Discoveries In the Eastern Mo-jave Desert, 90 new species. James M Andre (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Saltcedar Invades the Southwest The good and the bad of Tamarix ramosissima. Pat Tennant (Ar-ticle), Fall 2003 p.7

Suit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego Wildflowers CBD / CNPS suit to designate critical habitat for six plants. (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Tamarisk and the BLM Efforts at tamarisk control. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 1999 p.4

Tamarisk Invasion, The John A Laccinole (Article), Spring 2001 p.8

The Natives are Restless Public and agency awareness of non-native plants. Elden Hughes (Ed-itorial), Summer 2004 p.2

Will We Know What We Lost? California's Desert Flora. Floristic inventory is far from complete. James M Andre (Article), Dec 2008 p.6

Plaster City, CADish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Renewable

Energy (Review of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in the Yuha desert.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11


Pleasant CanyonPanamint Mountains Desert Study & Monitor-


Panamint Valley (Proposal to re-route Pleasant Canyon road to avoid riparian.) (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

PM-10Short side-bar on what is PM-10. (Article), Spring

2004 p.12Point of Use energy generationBetter Way, The (Renewable energy. Comparison

of point-of-use energy with industrial wind and so-lar.) Alliance for Responsible Energy Policy (Arti-cle), Dec 2008 p.10

Points of View (How to Lie with Maps)"A Selective Portfolio of California Desert Maps". A

gallery of maps showing different properties and attributes of the same areas in the California deserts. Pat Flanagan (Article), March 2012 p.20

Politics of PredationPrey-predator relation, mountain lions and bighorn

sheep. Christopher N Papouchis (Article), Spring 2002 p.12

PollutionAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin Subtitle:

Status of Control Efforts. Jim Parker & Theodore Schade (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Chromium 6 Plume in Needles is 55 Feet From Colorado River Source is PG&E facility at Topock. Details of the problem and solution. Metropolitan Water District (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Confined Animal Facility in Imperial County En-vironmental Responsibility and Citizen Involve-ment. On-line citizen report database (IVAN) snares permitted pollutor. Luis Olmedo (Article), March, 2011 p.16

Dust Clouds Reach Ridgecrest Air pollution from Owens Lake dust storm, over Ridgecrest, Cal. Great Basin Air Pollution Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.12


Owens Lake Still Full of Dust Mike Prather (Arti-cle), Summer 1999 p.1

PM-10 Short side-bar on what is PM-10. (Article), Spring 2004 p.12

Taxes and Mercury Two hot topics from mining in Nevada - mercury emissions and extracted min-eral taxation. John Hadder (Article), June 2009 p.10

Waste Treatment Plant for the Mojave Sludge treatment facility planned for Hinkley, west of Barstow. (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

We Pay for our Past Mining Contamination in the Mojave. Craig Deutsche & Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.12

Pope, GeoffPreserving the Integrity of Biological Diversity

Efforts to integrate grazing and biological diver-sity at Deep Springs College. (Article), Spring 2002 p.14

Poppy Preserve, Antelope ValleyCorralling California Poppies (Happenstance

over Stewardship and Planning. A passionate plea for the poppies, and for pristine land in general, threatened by the rush to renewable energy.) Mark Faull (Article), March 2012 p.6

LA County Supervisors drop wind plans (Meteo-rological towers in Antelope Valley denied. No de-cision on industrializing land adjacent to the Poppy Preserve.) (Issues Update), March 2012 p.7

Motorsports racetrack near the Poppy Reserve (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Poste HomesteadOff-Roaders Destroy Restoration Work at

Poste Homestead Natural Historic Area Philip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.6

volunteer cleanupPublic Service on Public Lands (National Pub-


Poste Homestead Historic and Natural Area Dedicated1923 homestead. Restoration and cleanup planned.

(Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5Power Line CorridorsSDG&E map of proposed transmission lines in San

Diego, Riverside, Imperial counties, and northern Mexico. (Map), June, 2008 p.8

Power plants, coal fired, in Eastern Nevada(Map), March, 2008 p.3

Powers, P.E., BillLet's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary

Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Prather, MikeCartago Springs Lake Acquired at Owens Lake

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.6Congressional Designation for Owens Valley's

Alabama Hills?(Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Cottonwood Canyon, Death Valley National Park(Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.10

Exploring the Owens Valley with Mom ((and Mike Prather as leader).) Blair Kuropatkin (Trip Re-port), Summer 1999 p.17

Historic Owens Valley Ranch up for Sale: Marred Viewshed?Lubken Ranch - 600 ac, south side of Lone Pine.

(News Item), December, 2010 p.10Lower Owens River Lawsuit

Sierra Club and Owens Valley Committee vs LADWP. (Article), Spring 2002 p.8

Owens Lake - Birdlover's Paradise(Article), Fall 2000 p.3

Owens Lake - To Pump or Not To Pump(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.9

Owens Lake Still Full of Dust(Article), Summer 1999 p.1

Owens Lake, the Sound of Running Water on the Surface?


DWP's dust control efforts bringing water to the lake. (Article), Summer 2002 p.11

Owens Lake: Will what we had be gone when the dust settles?Settlement with GBUAPCD, and analysis. (Article),

Fall 1998 p.2Owens Valley Water Agreement

(Article), Winter 1998 p.3Phalaropes in flight at Owens Lake

(Photo), September, 2011 p.21River Runs Through It, A

Owens River rewatering- Success after years of effort. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.12

Science to Remediate Hazardous Dust and Create Historic HabitatOwens Lake. Hybrid 'Best Available Control

Method' for dust control. (Article), September, 2011 p.20

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Ad-jacent LandsPossible 5GW solar park development. (Article),

June 2010 p.8Turning Owens Lake Into Owens a-little-bit-

wet LakeDWP efforts and proposals. (Article), Spring 1999

p.11Water Victory in Owens Valley

Court imposed penalties for LA DWP delay in Owens River mitigation. (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Preservation100 Years of Preserving America's Past Centen-

nial of the Antiquities Act. Dwight Young (Article), September 16, 2006 p.10

BLM Employee's Perspective, A The NLCS from the BLM California Coordinator's eyes. Paul Brink (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.2

Desert Non-Profit Mojave Desert Land Trust progress and plans. (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Friends of the Desert Mountains Receive Land-scape Stewardship Award (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Historic Resources in the California Desert A Wilderness Perspective - practical aspects of man-aging historic evidence. Marty Dickes (Article), September 2007 p.3

New Future for the Whitewater Trout Farm The trout farm fed by Whitewater River draining San Gorgonio Wilderness, acquired by The Wildlands Conservancy. Frazier Haney (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.3

Preserving the Best of the Rest of the Ameri-can West The National Landscape Conservation System - an assessment of current condition. Judy Anderson & Geary Hund (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.1

Protecting the Sky Island Sierra San Pedro Martir. Robert Coates & Donald Albright (Article), June 2010 p.12

Protection of Cultural and Historic Resources History of law, regulation, policy. Wanda Raschkow (Article), September 2007 p.1

Preserving and Protecting the Nevada Landscape One Segment at a TimeRoberta Moore (Article), Winter 2001 p.9

Preserving the Best of the Rest of the American WestThe National Landscape Conservation System - an

assessment of current condition. Judy Anderson & Geary Hund (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.1

Preserving the Integrity of Biological Di-versityEfforts to integrate grazing and biological diversity

at Deep Springs College. Geoff Pope (Article), Spring 2002 p.14

Preview of Water Pumping at Coyote Springs ValleyProposed 50,000 dwelling community north of Las

Vegas. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2003 p.7Prichett, JackOld Spanish Trail, The

Tracking the 19th century trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hidden Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos. (Article), March 2012 p.1

Privitization of Water is a MistakeElden Hughes (Article), Fall 2001 p.2

Prized Dinosaur-like Lizard ThreatenedFlat-tailed horned lizard. Jonathon Cook (Article), Fall

2002 p.6Program Where Everyone WinsTortoises through the lens. Students learning about

tortoises and the desert. David Lamfrom & Rana Knighten (Article), September 2009 p.16

Programmatic EIS (desert solar)flaws


status reviewRenewable Energy Update (Developments in


Progress on the Mother RoadHistory and future. Catellus lands, imminent legisla-

tion. Elden Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1Project PlowshareBuilding a Radioactive Highway (Project Plow-

share's plan to excavate I-40 through the Bristol Mtns with 23 simultaneous nuclear explosions.) Howard Wilshire (Article), Spring 2001 p.9

Promises to Protect the SacredEfforts to protect Native American sites. Courtney

Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2003 p.15Promoting Community ParticipationBLM Ridgecrest's Steering Committee. Tom Budlong

(Article), Fall 2005 p.12Pronghorn AntelopeFor Love of Pronghorn (Review of pronghorn an-

telope and researcher Jim Yoakum.) Tina Nappe (Article), March, 2011 p.8

Pronghorn Antelope Protection in the Car-rizo Plain(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21


Carrizo NM fence removal. (Outings Notice), Sum-mer 2006 p.17

Pronghorn of the Carrizo PlainAncient Survivor - Modern Mystery. Why the popula-

tion decline?. Diego Johnson (Article), September, 2010 p.16

Pronghorn on the Carrizo Plain National MonumentSubtitle: Success Despite Manmade Obstacles. Alice

Koch (Article), Spring 2005 p.3Pronghorn Protection Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.16

PronghornsClaora Styron (Poetry), December, 2010 p.9

Proposed Fort Irwin ExpansionElden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.1

Proposed Geothermal Development in Ocotillo Wells State Park, Imperial CountyTruckhaven area. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007

p.11Proposed Heliport for Grand Canyon Tours will Impact Nevada Wilderness(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Proposed Joshua Hills Development(News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Anza-BorregoThe Sunrise Powerlink. Kelly Fuller (Article), Summer

2006 p.5Proposition 7: More than Meets the EyeGreen energy proposal - deeply flawed. (Current Is-

sues), September 2008 p.15Protecting a Desert JewelThe Amargosa Conservancy. Susan Sorrells (Article),

September 16, 2006 p.18Protecting Habitat Connectivity in the DesertCalifornial Wilderness Coaliton program to reconnect

fragmented habitats. Lauren McNees (Article), Summer 2004 p.12

Protecting Native American Lands and Sa-cred SitesConference discussing. (Current Issues), March 2009

p.12Protecting the Devils Hole (Ash Meadows) PupfishAn EA by the NPS. (News Item), Spring 2003 p.18

Protecting the Natural Sounds of Death ValleyAir Tours over Death Valley National Park. Mike

Cipra (Article), June 2010 p.2Protecting the Sky IslandSierra San Pedro Martir. Robert Coates & Donald Al-

bright (Article), June 2010 p.12Protection of Cultural and Historic Re-sourcesHistory of law, regulation, policy. Wanda Raschkow

(Article), September 2007 p.1Prugh, LauraGreat Farmer-Engineers of our Deserts

Kangaroo Rat behavior. (Article), September 2009 p.15

Public Invited to Review BLM's OHV Grant Applications(Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Public Land ManagementAncient Horses, Camels and Mammoths in Las

Vegas Upper Las Vegas Wash - preservation plans for this rich fossil area. John Hiatt (Article), March, 2010 p.3

Balancing Economic & Ecological Sustainabil-ity Overview and history of the Coachella Valley Habitiat Conservation Plan. Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Article), June 15, 2007 p.4

Beatty Area Land Release Still on Hold 5400 acres, oasis, critical habitat. Old RMP out of date. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

California State Parks Planning for the Desert Cahuilla Mangement Plan. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.4

Carrizo Plain National Monument BLM plans to create management plan without an EIS. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.15

Carrizo Plain National Monument RMP Final-ized (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

West Mojave Route Designation Revisited Sometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?

Death Valley and the Mojave Need Your Help Comments needed on the DVNP and Mojave Na-tional Preserve Draft General Management Plans. Ray Wan (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Desert Park Management Plans Released for Public Review Helen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Eastern San Diego County Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft EIS (Current Is-sues), June 15, 2007 p.11

Flawed Panamint Range Mining Activity Re-port BLM's inaccurate CDPA Section 106 report. (News Item), Fall 2005 p.14

Grazing Allotments, Renewal, Public Com-ments EA preparation for grazing allotments in the West Mojave. (Sidebar), March 15, 2007 p.5

Grazing, the Essential Management Tool Brent Eldridge (Article), September 2007 p.12

Historic Resources in the California Desert A Wilderness Perspective - practical aspects of man-aging historic evidence. Marty Dickes (Article), September 2007 p.3

Interview with Superintendent Curt Sauer Joshua Tree National Park in 2009. Mike Cipra (In-terview), September 2009 p.8

Last of the Central Valley Grasslands Carrizo Plain National Monument. Cal French (Article), March 15, 2007 p.6

Millions of Years Old, but Endangered Today Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain. Kathy Sharum (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

National Landscape Conservation System Per-manent status under law. Marjorie L Sill (Article), June 2009 p.3

Nevada Water Update (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Planning for Death Valley's Wilderness and Backcountry Working toward a wilderness man-agement plan. David Lamfrom (Article), Septem-ber, 2010 p.4


Planning Initiated for Northern California & Nevada Deserts Northeast CA and northwest NV. Susanville BLM district. Stan Weidert (Article), Win-ter 2006 p.12

Progress on the Mother Road History and future. Catellus lands, imminent legislation. Elden Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1

Promoting Community Participation BLM Ridge-crest's Steering Committee. Tom Budlong (Article), Fall 2005 p.12

Protecting the Natural Sounds of Death Valley Air Tours over Death Valley National Park. Mike Cipra (Article), June 2010 p.2

Protection of Cultural and Historic Resources History of law, regulation, policy. Wanda Raschkow (Article), September 2007 p.1

Quechan Protest of BLM Management Plan Re-gional Management Plan / BLM Yuma Field Office. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

Revisions to the South Coast Resource Man-agement Plan (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Road Bulldozed in Death Valley National Park Old road in Greenwater Valley dozed in error. Bob Ellis (Article), Summer 2004 p.13

Serving on the DAC Desert Advisory Committee - input to managing ten million acres. Geary Hund (Article), Dec 2007 p.5

Should we Intervene in Natural Processes? Synopsis of questions raised by recent High Coun-try New article, 'Unnatural Preservation'. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.19

Speak Your Mind and Be Heard How the BLM makes decisions. Nada Culver (Article), June 15, 2007 p.3

Volunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-grams Use of volunteers to expand BLM land management effectivity. Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13

Wilderness Management Plans: What's Hap-pening in Nevada? An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas have mangement plans. Shaaron Netherton (Article), June 2009 p.4

Public Land UsageAccess to Public Lands Personal history by the

author of involvement with public land access. Ed Waldheim (Article), September 2008 p.22

Dilemma of Access, The "The California Deserts", Bruce M Pavlik. Terry Weiner (Book Review), Sep-tember 2008 p.1

Use of Publicly Owned Land Potential Las Vegas airports on public land. Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

Public Participation in Desert Cahuilla Planning(Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Public Service on Public LandsNational Public Lands Days. Four service trips. Mo-

jave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Homestead, Carrizo Plains lookout. Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche, Philip M Klasky & Rich Juri-cich (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Public Water for Private ProfitCadiz, Inc. returns to the desert. Bob Ellis (Article),

September 2009 p.4

Puente HillsSafe Passage Soon for Urban Wildlife (Puente

Hills area, highway underpass.) Andrea Gullo (Arti-cle), Spring 2005 p.14

Pyramid Lake (N. NV) Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.14

-Q-QuadsAre ATVs Dangerous for Youth (Stats and stories

of dangers of ATVs.) Pat Flanagan (Article), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.8

Quail Mountain - Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Quechan IndiansGlamis Mine Opposed by Presidents Advisory

Council (ACHP opposition based on destruction of Quechan Indian properties.) (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6

Greed, Gold and Trade Agreements (Guata-malan Mayas, Californian Quechans, and Sierra Club meet to discuss environmental threats from Glamis Gold.) Jean Costa (Article), Winter 2006 p.18

Imperial County Carcamp (With Quechan tribal members.) (Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.9

Industrial Solar Projects Threaten Tribe's Spir-itual Landscape (Cultural Resources. Going, Go-ing, Gone. Quechan Tribe.) Bridget R Nash-Chrabascz (Article), June, 2011 p.11

Living on the Edge (The Intersection of NAFTA and Quechan Sacred Places. Discussion of current sta-tus of Glamis Gold's Indian Pass Mine dispute.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Spring 2006 p.1

Southern CA Indian Tribes (Areas located on map.) Manfred Knaak (Map), September 2007 p.8

Thanksgiving Feast Shared by Quechan & Desert Activists (Immersed in Quechan culture.) Susan Zwinger (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.16

Quechan Native Lands Need Protection AlsoThreats to traditional lands from mining, off-road ve-

hicles, renewable energy development. Bridget R Nash-Chrabascz (Article), March, 2010 p.10

Quechan PeopleAssault on Quechan Beliefs Continues Court-

ney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.4Cultural Metaphors Embody Running Man


Quechan Protest of BLM Management PlanRegional Management Plan / BLM Yuma Field Office.

(Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5Quechan Sacred SitesGlamins open-pit cyanide heap-leach mine. (News

Item), Winter 2003 p.18Quechan Tribe and Glamis GoldQuechans allowed to file amicus curiae, a first, in

the Glamis NAFTA lawsuit. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.16


Queen Mountain to Wonderland of Rocks, Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.18

Queer WildernessGrapevine & Queer Wilderness Study trip (SW

Nevada) (Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13Quiet Victory for Grand Canyon's SkiesAirplane noise control. (News Item), Fall 2002 p.19

Quinn Canyon Range, Eastern Nevada Carcamp(Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17

Quintana, ErnestLook Back, A

Appreciation of the CDPA, by a superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park. (Article), Fall 2004 p.6


Quintanar, AaronBaja California's Northern Sky Island

Threats to La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir by energy development. (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.1

-R-Rahall-Shay-Inslee mining reform bill (HR3698)Still at Risk Without Mining Law Reform (The

1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-Shay-Inslee bill.) Terry Weiner (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

RailroadsDesert Committee Comments on DesertXpress

High speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Victorville. Letter to Federal Railroad Adminis-tration. Sid Silliman (Article), Dec 2009 p.8

Kelso Depot Rehabilitation to Begin Dennis Schramm (Article), Winter 2001 p.12

Opening of the Mojave Desert Brief history of early developments, railroads. Elizabeth Von Till Warren, PhD (Article), Summer 2006 p.8

Three Desert Museums Laws Railroad, Eastern California, Maturango. Craig Deutsche (Article), September 2007 p.6

Rainbow BasinOwl Canyon, Rainbow Basin Geology Weekend

(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17Rainbow Mountain Wilderness(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Rainbow Mountain Wilderness, NVwilderness management plan


Rainbow Talc MineDeath Valley's Rainbow Talc Mine (Status of the

mine in the Ibex Hills, was BLM, now Park Service.) (Article), Winter 1998 p.10

potential mine in Death Valley, Hunter MountainCalifornia Desert National Parks (A mining

update. Mine threats in National Parks.) Helen Wagonvoord (Article), Fall 1998 p.4

Rake, LaunceDecision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-think

WaterLas Vegas Water Grab. (Article), June 2009 p.2

Rand Mountain ACEC Reopened(Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.4

Rand Mountain Mining DistrictWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


Rand MountainsORV closure

Everyone Loses when ORVs Trespass (Tres-pass after re-opening of the Rand Mountains closure.) (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Permits and Rider Education Required (Review of the Rand Mountain ORV closure, and re-opening with controlled access.) Stan Haye (Article), Sep-tember 2008 p.10

Rand Mountains ACECReport of personal experience with closure manage-

ment. Craig Deutsche (Sidebar), September 2008 p.11

Rand Mountains Service TripHelp the SCA in the Rand Mountain Management

Area. (Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21Randolph, DanMercury Emissions from Mines Under Pressure

Great Basin Mine Watch's efforts to control mer-cury emissions from Nevada mines. (Article), June 15, 2007 p.6

Randsburg, CAWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


Rare Earth Mining at Mountain PassHistory and current status of the Mountain Pass

mine near Clark Mountain, CA. Susan Juetten (Arti-cle), March, 2011 p.1

Rare Plants Competing with Rare MineralsProtection of endemic species growing on high qual-

ity limestones in the San Bernardino mountains. Ileene Anderson (Article), Fall 2003 p.4

Raschkow, WandaProtection of Cultural and Historic Resources

History of law, regulation, policy. (Article), Sep-tember 2007 p.1

RavensCommon Ravens: A Growing Threat (General

discussion of Raven management.) Amy L Fesnock (Article), Summer 2004 p.6

Tortoise Shell (Photo of shell of immature tortoise killed by ravens.) Bill Boarman (Photo), Summer 2004 p.6

Reading Desert SoilsGleaning history from the ground. William H

Schlesinger (Article), Summer 2003 p.5Reames, DeborahRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Recent Botanical DiscoveriesIn the Eastern Mojave Desert, 90 new species.

James M Andre (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.1


Recreation Fee Demonstration ProgramWhat's Wrong with Fee Demo Vicky Hoover (Ar-

ticle), Spring 2000 p.10Red Mountain Day Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.19

Red Mountain, CAWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


Red Rock CanyonFlooding, driving in desert washes. (Article), Winter

1998 p.5Red Rock Canyon State Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2001 p.18(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.14California's Unique Theater of Stone (Preserving

Red Rock Canyon.) Mark Faull (Article), Dec 2008 p.8

Isabella Lake / Red Rock Canyon State Park Carcamp (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.14

Worrisome New Partnership, A (Illegal off-road vehicle use and the California Department of Parks and Recreation.) Karen Schambach (Article), Dec 2007 p.1

Red Rock Canyon State Park, Hike in Nightmare Gulch(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16

Red Rock Canyon, CliffsBruce Barnbaum (Photo), Fall/Winter 1999 p.3

Red Rock Canyon, NVSave Red Rock Canyon (Threat to Red Rock

Canyon NCA, Nevada.) Sandra K Finley (Article), Fall 2002 p.9

Redrock Canyon State Park / Kelso Valley Exploration(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.13

Redrock Canyon State Park Exploration(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20

Regulations on Dumping Sewage Need to Include EnclosureOpen-air sludge dumps in the Mojave Desert. (Cur-

rent Issues), March, 2008 p.11Rehabilitating Routes in WildernessSCA: A Cooperative Effort. Jeff Tobe (Article), Spring

2002 p.9Reigning In ORV AbusesReview of San Bernardino County's recent ORV con-

trol ordinance. Philip M Klasky (Article), Summer 2006 p.6

Reilly, Susan Luckieactivist presented Hoyt award

Joshua Tree Celebrates National Park An-niversary, Minerva Hoyt Bob Cates (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.6

Desert Queen - Susan Luckie Reilly (Article), Spring 2005 p.18

Remember the Road Grading in Death Valley WildernessInyo Co. receives road funds in error. (News Item),

Spring 2005 p.5

Remembering Frank WheatTom Turner, Buck Parker, Debbie Sease, Nick Ervin,

Judy Anderson, Jim Dodson, Stan Haye, Elden Hughes, Patty Carpenter-Hughes, Ernest Quintana, Steve Tabor, Doug Kari, Carl Wheat & Deborah Reames (Article), Fall 2000 p.11

Remembering StanStan Weidart. Vicky Hoover (Article), March 2009 p.3

Reml, TeriInterview With the New California Desert Dis-

trict Manager (Teri Raml.) Craig Deutsche (Inter-view), September, 2010 p.6

Renewable Electricity Standard (RES)Decentralized, Renewable Power (A first priority


Renewable EnergyAlternatives

Larger Pictrue, The (Review of practical energy techniques and policies.) (Sidebar), September, 2010 p.15

Call to Action, for Energy Democracy (From So-lar Done Right. Call for renewable energy tech-niques such as distributed generation, conserva-tion, and use of previously disturbed lands instead of industrialization of pristine open public lands.) Solar Done Right (Editorial), March 2012 p.12

Industrialization of the Desert (Renewable en-ergy has changed the traditional Sierra Club wild-land protection priority when the protection is needed most.) John Hiatt (Article), September, 2010 p.12


Renewable Energy at Mojave National PreserveDavid Moore (Article), Winter 2003 p.10

Renewable Energy DevelopmentOpportunities for Improvement. Controversies over

desert renewable energy development. Dustin Mulvaney, PhD (Article), March, 2011 p.4

Renewable Energy from the California DesertsMonica Argandoña (Article), Dec 2007 p.8

Renewable Energy in the Desert(Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Renewable Energy Resources & Meeting the Climate ChallengeClimate change. Carl Zichella (Article), March 2009

p.10Renewable Energy UpdateDevelopments in technology, economics, policies,

biology drive changes. Laura Cunningham (Arti-cle), December 2011 p.1

Renewed Threat to Tunnel Under San Jac-into MountainPossible neutrino detection facility. George Meyer

(Article), Spring 2004 p.6


Report on the Lower AmargosaMiriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Summer 2000 p.3

Reporting from the FieldSubtitle: Writing an Effective Trip Report. Hermi Hi-

att (Article), Summer 2000 p.14Representative Miller Leads Opposition to Army Efforts to Annex CA DesertRe: Fort Irwin Expansion. (Article), July 1997 p.4

Resource Conservation and Recovery ActDepartment of Defense Exemptions (Request


Resources of the Ft. Irwin Proposed Ex-pansion AreaRay Bransfield (Article), Summer 2001 p.15

RestorationAmerican West at Risk, The Science, Myths and

Politics of Land Abuse and Recovery. Howard Wilshire, Jane Nielson and Richard Hazlett. "We are already serious, are actively working on waste-ful personal habits, and are commenting to agen-cies and politicians about threats to our arid west-ern landscapes. This book is for us.". Pat Flanagan (Book Review), March 2009 p.22

Eastern Nevada Restoration Initiative Question-able and untested restoration techniques. John Hi-att (Article), Fall 2000 p.18

Healing Mojave's AT&T Scars Restoration of ob-solete communication path through the Mojave National Preserve. Amy Livingston & Cariker Cun-ningham (Article), Winter 2003 p.9

Lanscrape to Landscape Student Conservation Association land rehabs. Cindy Buxton (Article), Spring 2003 p.11

Making Routes Disappear Disguising illegal vehi-cle tracks. Brian Murdock (Article), Summer 2000 p.8

Rehabilitating Routes in Wilderness SCA: A Co-operative Effort. Jeff Tobe (Article), Spring 2002 p.9

Student Conservation Association in the Cali-fornia Desert General description of the SCA goals and methods. Jay Watson (Article), Fall 2005 p.10

Wilderness Restoration in Imperial County SCA crew in the Yuha Desert. (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Restoration of Damaged Desert LandsTricks and techniques. Chris Roholt (Article), Sep-

tember 16, 2006 p.6Restoration of the Kelso Depot Nearly CompleteJames Woolsey (Article), Summer 2005 p.4

Restoring Sanity Back to NitreStabilizing an historic house at China Ranch. Sarah

Cunkleman (Article), Spring 2001 p.3Restoring the 'Eternal Silence' to the Grand CanyonAircraft noise. Dennis Brownridge (Article), Dec 15,

2006 p.10RETIRenewable Energy Resources & Meeting the

Climate Challenge (Climate change.) Carl Zichella (Article), March 2009 p.10

Solar Projections - How RETI Got it Wrong (Sidebar), June 2009 p.15

where it went wrongHow Much "Big Solar" Must the Desert Suf-

fer? (An indictment of the RETI process.) Ed Mainland (Article), June 2009 p.1

Revisions to the South Coast Resource Management Plan(Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

Reynolds, JTJT Reynolds Reflects on His Career (Tribute to a

Dedicated Public Servant.) Mike Cipra (Article), March 2009 p.8

Rhyolite Days Campout & Exploration(Trip Report), April 1997 p.4

Ricardo Breceda, Accidental Artist, by Di-ana LindsayLarge metal sculptures in the desert near Anza-Bor-

rego Desert State Park. Craig Deutsche (Book Re-view), December 2011 p.8

Ridgecrest Solar Power ProjectSolar Millenium's 4000 acre proposal near Ridge-

crest, CA. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10Ridgecrest, CADust Clouds Reach Ridgecrest (Air pollution from

Owens Lake dust storm, over Ridgecrest, Cal.) Great Basin Air Pollution Control District (Photo), Spring 2004 p.12

Ridgecrest Solar Power Project (Solar Mille-nium's 4000 acre proposal near Ridgecrest, CA.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Riley, ghost townGhost Town Extravaganza (Ballarat and Riley, in

Panamint Valley.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Rinne, WilliamFocus on the Colorado River, an Overview

(Article), Spring 2002 p.3Rio Bravo Water CompanyOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye


RiparianChallenges Await at Surprise Canyon EIS to an-

alyze 4WD access being prepared. Tom Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.13

River or Road?Furnace Creek, in the White Mountains. (Current Is-

sues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7River Runs Through It, AOwens River rewatering- Success after years of ef-

fort. Mike Prather (Article), March 15, 2007 p.12RiversEssay on a Desert River The Truckee, by an au-

thor who knows the river. Mary Webb (Article), September, 2010 p.18

River Runs Through It, A Owens River rewatering- Success after years of effort. Mike Prather (Arti-cle), March 15, 2007 p.12


Wilderness Legislation in Riverside County 190,000 acre proposal. (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Road Bulldozed in Death Valley National ParkOld road in Greenwater Valley dozed in error. Bob

Ellis (Article), Summer 2004 p.13Road restorationEl Paso Mountains

El Paso Mountains Wilderness (Subtitle: Re-pairing the Boundaries. BLM-directed volunteers maintaining wilderness boundaries, disguising illegal roads.) Alice Kettering (Article), Summer 2004 p.14

Greenwater ValleyRoad Bulldozed in Death Valley National

Park (Old road in Greenwater Valley dozed in error.) Bob Ellis (Article), Summer 2004 p.13

Roads, River and SkyThe Owyhee, Nevada solitude. Craig Deutsche (Arti-

cle), Summer 2005 p.10Roads, RoutesBill Threatens Joshua Tree Wilderness Mary

Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in Joshua Tree NP. Frank Buono (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

Federal Law is Biggest Threat to Parks & Wilderness RS 2477. Amanda Dranginis (Article), Spring 2003 p.1

How Not to do Route Designations Lessons learned from recent route inventory projects. Jim Dodson (Article), Spring 2005 p.10

Long and Widening Road, The Proposed Hoover Dam Bypass to replace the 2-lane across the dam. John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2002 p.11


Panamint Valley Proposal to re-route Pleasant Canyon road to avoid riparian. (Current Issues), September 16, 2006 p.11

RS2477 Road Claims Interior Secretary Gale Nor-ton's March 2006 RS2477 policy. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

Robbins, RobertKelso Dunes at Sunset

(Photo), Fall 2004 p.9Robertson, TerriGold Butte

North of Las Vegas. "There's more than gold in them thar hills." Descriptive story of the area. (Article), December 2011 p.14

Robichaud, Renee LVoracious Long-ears Threaten Wildlife Refuge

Burros, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. (Arti-cle), Fall 2001 p.7

Robinson, JohnCalifornia Desert Miracle

By Frank Wheat. (Book Review), Winter 1998-1999 p.10

Rock ArtBlythe Intaglios (Photo), March, 2010 p.10Centennial Canyon Rock Art Terry Frewin

(Photo), Summer 2004 p.19

Eastern California Rock Art Cosos, Olancha, …. (Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17

In the Moccasins of the Artist Petroglyphs in Big and Little Petroglyph Canyons, China Lake. Craig Deutsche (Article), Winter 2006 p.3

Mysteries of the Desert, Primitive Carcamp Black Canyon petroglyphs. (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.22

Steam Wells Petroglyph Craig Deutsche (Photo), Spring 2004 p.4

Rock Art Protection PleaEvelyn Billo & Robert Mark (Article), Winter 1998-

1999 p.7Rock Art, Eastern California(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

Rock Lady of the MotherlodeSnooping out Maurandya petrophila in Death Valley.

Bob Ellis & Ingrid Crickmore (Article), Summer 2001 p.6

Rockhouse Canyon Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Rodman/Newbury Mountains Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.16

Roholt, ChrisGrowing Up and Growing Old with the BLM

Reminiscences and Observations. (Article), De-cember 2011 p.15

Restoration of Damaged Desert LandsTricks and techniques. (Article), September 16,

2006 p.6Sense of Amazement and Pride for BLM and its

PartnersBLM's strategy for implementing the CDPA. (Arti-

cle), Fall 2004 p.4Romero, MimMim Romero, Desert Queen Hermi Hiatt (Arti-

cle), Fall 2001 p.15Romero, Miriam 'Mim'New Proposal for the Amargosa River

History and current status of caring for the Amar-gosa. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.4

Report on the Lower Amargosa(Article), Summer 2000 p.3

Thoughts on the Amargosa River Country(Article), Fall 2001 p.3

Wagons Ho!Subtitle: Nuke waste hauled over improved

wagon trail. (Yucca Mountain). (Article), Winter 2001 p.4

Ronald, AnnFriendly Fallout 1953

University of Nevada Press. Author's musings on writing this book. (Article), December, 2010 p.7

Moapa Valley National Wildlife RefugeA National Wildlife Refuge to protect the Moapa

Dace. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.13Rosen, ElyssaMercury and Mines in Nevada

Subtitle: 'Curbing Mercury Emissions'. (Article), Summer 2006 p.14

Rossman, AntonioLaw and the River, The


Colorado River, Interior Sec'y Norton cuts water supply. (Article), Spring 2003 p.10

Rothfuss, Ed10 Years Later - Death Valley National Park

Early suggestions of Park status, appreciation of current Park status, by a superintendent of the park. (Article), Fall 2004 p.7

Rout 66 Historical Sites and Points of In-terest(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.16

Route 66Mother Road becomes Mojave Trails (California

Desert Protection Act of 2010 (Feinstein bill), de-scription of major features.) Elden Hughes (Arti-cle), March, 2010 p.1

Progress on the Mother Road (History and fu-ture. Catellus lands, imminent legislation.) Elden Hughes (Article), September 2009 p.1

Route 66 Desert Exploration(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

Route designationWest Mojave Route Designation Revisited

(Sometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?How Not to do Route Designations (Lessons

learned from recent route inventory projects.) Jim Dodson (Article), Spring 2005 p.10

Route Documentation and Monitoring (San Bernardino County)(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.16

Royal Gold MineGlass Mountain, South Mono Crater, Royal

Gold Mine Carcamp (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

RS 2477Federal Law is Biggest Threat to Parks &

Wilderness (RS 2477.) Amanda Dranginis (Arti-cle), Spring 2003 p.1

Surprise Canyon RS2477 Suit Dismissed (Cur-rent Issues), September 2007 p.11

RS2477 Road ClaimsInterior Secretary Gale Norton's March 2006 RS2477

policy. (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7Rubin, EstherLinking Fragmented Habitats

Protecting desert wildlife in the face of climate change. (Article), Dec 2008 p.14

Ruby Gas PipelineIn northern Nevada. (Current Issues), March, 2010

p.19Ruby MountainsKeeping Roadless Areas Forever Wild… (Subti-

tle: Backpacking in the Ruby Mountains.) Henry Egghart (Article), Fall 2000 p.23

Ruby Mountains Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.19

Ruby Mountains Wilderness Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.22

Ruby Pipeline Decision ChallengedNorthern Nevada. Sierra Club decision appeal. (Cur-

rent Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Ruby Pipeline RevisitedPetition for rehearing from the Sierra Club Toiyabe

chapter. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11Ruby Rendevous, 8th Annual, Carcamp(Outings Notice), June 15, 2007 p.16(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.22

Ruby RendezvousWright, Merrily

5th Annual Ruby Rendezvous (Outings No-tice), Spring 2004 p.17

Ruby Rendezvous, 7th Annual. Carcamp, backpackNo. NV. (Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

Ruminations While Driving North Along Highways 14 and 395Travelogue, and thanks to the people who helped

preserve the lands along the route. Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Fall/Winter 1999 p.2

Running Man geoglyph(Photo), Winter 1998 p.11

Running Man, Quechan sacred areaCultural Metaphors Embody Running Man


Running with Wind Wolves - Service and ExplorationWind Wolves Preserve. (Outings Notice), Spring

2006 p.20Russian Olive Appreciation FestivalHarris Wash (Escalante tributary) service trip to re-

move Russian Olive. (Outings Notice), Spring 2006 p.21

-S-S 2535, California Wild Heritage ActBoxer Introduces California's Wild Heritage

Act Terry Frewin (Article), Fall 2002 p.1S.2102Death Valley and the Timbisha Shoshone

Homeland Act (History and synopsis, with text of S.2102.) Lois Sneddon (Article), Spring 2000 p.12

S.2921Energy Related Provisions of S.2921 (In the Cal-

ifornia Desert Protection Act of 2010. Includes summary of Title II, Desert Renewable Energy Per-mitting.) Craig Deutsche & Barbara Boyle (Article), March, 2010 p.14

Sacatar Trail WildernessSouthern Sierra (West Side) Management Plan


Sad Farewell to a FriendFrank Wheat. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

Safe Passage Soon for Urban WildlifePuente Hills area, highway underpass. Andrea Gullo

(Article), Spring 2005 p.14Sage GrouseAmerican Lands Sage Grouse Conservation

Project Mark Salvo (Article), Spring 2000 p.11


BLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting Standard ("Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc.) Jim Catlin (Article), De-cember 2011 p.4

Petition to List Greater Sage Grouse (Conflict between conservationists and Bush Administration about listing species of Greater Sage Grouse, in-cluding Mono Basin Greater Sage Grouse.) Mark Salvo (Article), Winter 2006 p.8

State of the Sage Grouse John Hiatt (Article), Spring 2002 p.13

Sage Grouse, Greater (Centrocercus urophasianusBLM director opposes listing

BLM Director Opposes Listing Sage-Grouse ((Kathleen Clark).) (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Fish and Wildlife Considering New Sage-Grouse Listing (Discussion of efforts to list the Greater Sage Grouse as an endangered species.) John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2004 p.7

Sahara MustardAliens in the Desert (Non-native grasses, mus-

tards and other plants replacing native plants.) John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2005 p.12

Anatomy of an Invasion (Sahara Mustard - What do we do now?.) Dr. Cameron Barrows, PhD (Arti-cle), June 2010 p.16

Invasive Sahara Mustard (Brassica Tournefortii.) Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 2001 p.19

Salazar AnnouncementProgrammatic EIS for Solar Federal Renewable En-

ergy Zones. Joan Taylor (Sidebar), June 2009 p.7Salazar, KenSierra Club Supports Mandatory Wind Guide-

lines for Wildlife Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation (Letter from Michael Brune, Exec-utive Director of the Sierra Club, to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Others wanted voluntary guidelines.) Barbara Boyle (Letter), March 2012 p.10

Saline Valley Wilderness Protection Work Party(Outings Notice), Fall 2001 p.18(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

Sall, AprilGreenwash, The

Renewable Energy Development - The Right and the Wrong Way. (Article), June, 2008 p.4

New California Gold Rush, TheReview of the Catellus Land Purchase, and need

for a regional alternative energy EIS. (Article), March, 2008 p.6

Pipes Canyon - All in a Day's WorkRare Desert Watershed. History and operation of

the Preserve. (Article), Spring 2006 p.12Saltcedar Invades the SouthwestThe good and the bad of Tamarix ramosissima. Pat

Tennant (Article), Fall 2003 p.7Salton Geothermal Development Area(Map), March, 2008 p.9Map of the area

Let's Build Only What is Absolutely Neces-sary (Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review.) Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Salton SeaBirds of the Salton Sea (A pictorial.) Milton Friend

(Photo), Summer 2002 p.13Blowing Dust in the Wind (Subtitle: Could the

Salton Sea be the Next Owens Lake?.) Tom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.1

California Must Save the Salton Sea Elden Hughes (Commentary), Winter 2004 #1 p.19

Controlling Salinity in the Salton Sea William R Brownlie (Article), Summer 2002 p.4

Cultural Resources of the Salton Sea Russell L Kaldenberg (Article), Spring 2000 p.6

effect of air quality on water transfersAir Quality at Risk in Salton Sea Water

Transfers (Effect on air quality of water trans-fers resulting in lowering Salton Sea water level.) Theodore Schade (Article), Spring 2004 p.1

ESA and the IID. (News Item), Fall 2001 p.10Fish Traps (Indian), at Salton Sea Russell L

Kaldenberg (Photo), Spring 2000 p.6Flocks to the Horizons (Focus on the Salton Sea.)

Elden Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2002 p.2How Much Water Will be Available (Salton Sea

restoration - current status.) Ronald Enzweiler (Ar-ticle), Winter 2004 #2 p.3

Is the Salton Sea Worth Saving? Cary Meister (Commentary), Spring 2000 p.7

Landfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of Trash Near the Salton Sea (Imperial County gets big money to take more trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high.) Terry Weiner & Linda Lou True (Article), December 2011 p.6

Need for Restoring the Salton Sea, The Mary Bono (Article), Summer 2004 p.4

New River is an Old Problem, The (History, cleanup and status of this drainage from Mexico and California into the Salton Sea.) Marie Barrett (Article), Dec 2009 p.1

On the basis of Sound Science (Subtitle: The role of the science advisor in determining environmen-tal policy.) Debra Hughson (Article), Summer 2002 p.12

Owls and the Salton Sea (Barn and burrowing owls, improving Salton Sea water quality!.) Judy Maben (Article), Fall 2005 p.8

Salton Sea, North Lake Proposal Judy Anderson (Article), Summer 2003 p.10

Seasons on the Wing (A self-guided birding tour of the Salton Sea.) Bob Miller (Article), Winter 2003 p.4

Unique Algae Found in Salton Sea (News Item), Spring 2005 p.5

US Filter's Salton Sea Proposal to be Evalu-ated (A proposal for the Salton Sea.) Tom Kirk (Ar-ticle), Spring 2003 p.19

used to introduce students and children to natureDown Home Learning (Children and the Natural


Water Conservation Goals Determine Fate. Steve Horvitz (Article), Winter 2002 p.6

Water Conservation Measures Impact Salton Sea Tom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.7


Water transfer DEIS. (News Item), Spring 2002 p.11Water Transfer Endangers Salton Sea Mark

Nichols (Article), Summer 2002 p.6Water Transfer Threatens Salton Sea Mary

Bono (Article), Summer 2002 p.1Water transfer. (News Item), Winter 2003 p.19

Salton Sea - The Good and the Not So GoodPlusses and minuses at the Salton Sea. Carl E Bell

(Article), Winter 2001 p.10Salton Sea / Mecca Hills Exlporatory Car-camp(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.15(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.13

Salton Sea Restoration EIS(News Item), Spring 2000 p.4

Salton Sea Should be Focus of Desaliniza-tion StudiesCorky Larsen (Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Salton Sea, North Lake ProposalJudy Anderson (Article), Summer 2003 p.10

Salvo, MarkAmerican Lands Sage Grouse Conservation

Project(Article), Spring 2000 p.11

Petition to List Greater Sage GrouseConflict between conservationists and Bush Ad-

ministration about listing species of Greater Sage Grouse, including Mono Basin Greater Sage Grouse. (Article), Winter 2006 p.8

San Bernardino / Morongo Basin Slopes Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.12

San Bernardino BluegrassSuit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego


San Bernardino CountySupervisor Mitzelfelt Proposes to Weaken

County ORV Law ((How much is too much?).) Philip M Klasky (Article), March, 2010 p.18

San Bernardino Mountains bladderpodRare Plants Competing with Rare Minerals


San Diego CountyEastern San Diego County Draft Resource

Management Plan and Draft EIS (Current Is-sues), June 15, 2007 p.11

San Emigdio Blue, TheEndangered butterfly. David Clendenen (Article),

Summer 2003 p.3San Jacinto Mountainpossible tunnel under, for neutrino detection

Renewed Threat to Tunnel Under San Jac-into Mountain (Possible neutrino detection fa-cility.) George Meyer (Article), Spring 2004 p.6

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument Backpack (Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

San Jacinto MountainsMoving Through Congress (Santa Rosa and San

Jacinto Mountains National Monument.) (News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

San Rafael Swell(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

San Sebastian Marsh, Imperial CountyEndangered by excessive aquifer pumping. (News

Item), Winter 2003 p.19Sand Mountain Blue ButterflyESA listing attempts. (News Item), Summer 2004 p.9

Sand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Pro-tectionShrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV activity.

Daniel Patterson (Article), Spring 2006 p.6Sand Mountain ButterflyFormal review approved by FWS. (Current Issues),

September 16, 2006 p.11Sand Mountain Recreation AreaSand Mountain Blue Butterfly Needs Protec-

tion (Shrinking butterfly habitat due to ORV activ-ity.) Daniel Patterson (Article), Spring 2006 p.6

Sand to Snow National Monument(Map), March, 2010 p.12Legislation introduced. Joan Taylor & Buford Crites

(Article), March, 2010 p.12Sand to Snow Projectincludes Pipes Canyon Preserve

Pipes Canyon - All in a Day's Work (Rare Desert Watershed. History and operation of the Preserve.) April Sall (Article), Spring 2006 p.12

Sand, SusanExploring the Mojave Without Leaving a Trace

Outward Bound Adventures and city children. (Ar-ticle), Summer 2001 p.4

Santa Clara CienegaSolution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy


Santa Margarita Ecological PreserveCreating Linkages for the South Coast Ecore-

gion (Biological linkages.) Claudia Luke (Article), Winter 2003 p.12

Santa Rosa / Paradise Peak Wilderness Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.12

Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mtns National Monument Backpack(Outings Notice), Winter 2001 p.18

Santa Rosa MountainsDunn Road, The (Controversial road in the Santa

Rosa Mountains. With map.) Joan Taylor (Article), Dec 2007 p.6

Moving Through Congress (Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.) (News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

Santa Rosa Mountains Traverse / Martinez Mountain / Sheep Mountain(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13


Santa Rosa Wilderness - Service trip(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17

Santa Rosa Wilderness Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.18

Santa Rosa Wilderness Service and Hike(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.17

Saratoga SpringsOwlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex

Dunes Desert Study & Carcamp (Outings No-tice), July 1997 p.14

Owlshead Mountains, Saratoga Springs, Ibex Hills Joe Fontaine (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20

Saslaw, LawrenceOne Size Does Not Fit All


Sauer, CurtInterview with Superintendent Curt Sauer

(Joshua Tree National Park in 2009.) Mike Cipra (Interview), September 2009 p.8

Save Red Rock CanyonThreat to Red Rock Canyon NCA, Nevada. Sandra K

Finley (Article), Fall 2002 p.9Saving a SpeciesSpecies Recovery Plans - comments from Hermi Hi-

att and Harriet Allen. (Article), Spring 1999 p.9Saving the Desert TortoiseAn Update. Mike Connor (Article), March 2009 p.6

Saving the Forgotten Colorado RiverBetween Blythe and Yuma. Craig Deutsche & Gary

Niles (Article), Spring 2005 p.17Sawtooth MountainsCarrizo Gorge / Coyote Mtns / Sawtooth Mtns

Wilderness Areas Carcamp (Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Sawtooth Mountains "Wildlands 2000 " Survey Trip(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.13

Sawtooth Mountains Wilderness Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.13

SB 1828 (CAamendment to CEQA

Promises to Protect the Sacred (Efforts to protect Native American sites.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2003 p.15

SB 257Nevada Legislation, New (SB257, graffiti; AB307,

Energy proposal cost recovery.) (Current Issues), December 2011 p.9

SB 2612, Clark County Conservation of Public Land and Natural Resources Act of 2002440,000 Acres of Wilderness (Clark Co., NV, SB

2612.) John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2002 p.1SB 483 (CA)amendment to SMARA

Promises to Protect the Sacred (Efforts to protect Native American sites.) Courtney Ann Coyle (Article), Winter 2003 p.15

SB 742Opportunities for Better OHV Management

(Review of the recent SB 742 legislation concern-ing ORV management.) Brent Schoradt (Article), September 2008 p.2

SCA (Student Conservation Association)Changes Abound for Desert Dwelling SCA

Crews (A Spring "hitch" in the Golden Valley Wilderness. Reptiles, flowers and friends.) Mattie Shields (Article), December 2011 p.3

SCA restorationManaging Wilderness Areas Next to Open Ve-


Rehabilitating Routes in Wilderness (SCA: A Co-operative Effort.) Jeff Tobe (Article), Spring 2002 p.9

Student Conservation Association in the Cali-fornia Desert (General description of the SCA goals and methods.) Jay Watson (Article), Fall 2005 p.10

Wilderness Restoration in Imperial County (SCA crew in the Yuha Desert.) (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Schade, TheodoreAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin

Subtitle: Status of Control Efforts. (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Air Quality at Risk in Salton Sea Water Trans-fersEffect on air quality of water transfers resulting in

lowering Salton Sea water level. (Article), Spring 2004 p.1

Schambach, KarenCurbing Recreation's Bad Apple

Illegal off-road abuse. (Article), June, 2008 p.3Worrisome New Partnership, A

Illegal off-road vehicle use and the California De-partment of Parks and Recreation. (Article), Dec 2007 p.1

Scheehy, AliAmerican Avocets at Owens Lake

(Photo), September, 2011 p.21Owens Lake dust control watering

(Photo), September, 2011 p.20Schell Creek Backpack(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.15

Schlesinger, William HBlocking Natural Desert Flows

Effects of 'chevron' dike protection in desert ar-eas. (Article), Spring 2003 p.12

Reading Desert SoilsGleaning history from the ground. (Article), Sum-

mer 2003 p.5Schoradt, BrentOpportunities for Better OHV Management

Review of the recent SB 742 legislation concern-ing ORV management. (Article), September 2008 p.2

Schramm, DennisKelso Depot Rehabilitation to Begin

(Article), Winter 2001 p.12Shattering the Silence in Northern Mojave

Proposed Ivanpah airport. (Article), Winter 2001 p.13


Schultz, LexiNorton Weakens Mining Regulations

(Article), Spring 2002 p.15Schwarzenegger, Governorat Ivanpah groundbreaking cermony

Ivanpah Solar Energy Facility (Subtitle: 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking cere-mony. General parameters. Construction to date.) Chris Clarke (Article), December, 2010 p.3

Science to Remediate Hazardous Dust and Create Historic HabitatOwens Lake. Hybrid 'Best Available Control Method'

for dust control. Mike Prather (Article), September, 2011 p.20

Scofield, RussellOvercoming a Legacy of Desert Garbage

Dumps(Article), Spring 2005 p.6

Screaming Jet Saga ContinuesStatus report of JTNP military jet overflights. Dick

Hingson (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.10Screaming Jets Will Become a Little Qui-eter at Joshua TreeDick Hingson (Article), Summer 1999 p.3

Searles Dry Lake Gem-O-RamaAnnual Gem and Mineral Show. Jim Fairchild (Arti-

cle), Dec 2008 p.3Sease, DebbieRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Seasons on the WingA self-guided birding tour of the Salton Sea. Bob

Miller (Article), Winter 2003 p.4Section 106 ReportFlawed Panamint Range Mining Activity Re-

port (BLM's inaccurate CDPA Section 106 report.) (News Item), Fall 2005 p.14

Section 4(f), Dept of TransportationUse of Publicly Owned Land (Potential Las Vegas

airports on public land.) Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

Security and Environmental Stewardship Responaibility of the US Border PatrolKevin Geller (Article), March 2009 p.1

SEEP Links Communities, Volunteers and AgenciesMary Ann Henry (Article), Fall 2000 p.5

Seeps and Springs in the Mojave National PreserveA critical resource. Past, present and future. Discus-

sion of characteristics. Debra Hughson (Article), September, 2011 p.2

Selenite RangeFox Range and Selenite Range Potential

Wilderness Areas (Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20

Fox Range and Selenite Range Potential Wilderness Areas (Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18

Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)Decentralized, Renewable Power (A first priority


Sempra EnergyCoal-Fired Power Plant Threatens Black Rock

Desert Shaaron Netherton (Article), Spring 2005 p.1

Energia Sierra Juarez subsidiaryBaja California's Northern Sky Island

(Threats to La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pe-dro Martir by energy development.) Aaron Quin-tanar (Article), September, 2010 p.1

Senator Feinstein's Staff Visits DesertTrevor Daley. (Article), Spring 1999 p.18

Sense of Amazement and Pride for BLM and its PartnersBLM's strategy for implementing the CDPA. Chris Ro-

holt & Paul Brink (Article), Fall 2004 p.4Service and Celebration on the Carrizo PlainBarbed wire fence removal. (Outings Notice), Sep-

tember 16, 2006 p.20Tushar Mountains, UtahCollect data for grazing decision. (Outings Notice),

June 15, 2007 p.17Serving on the DACDesert Advisory Committee - input to managing ten

million acres. Geary Hund (Article), Dec 2007 p.5Sharnoff, Sylvia & StephenLichens of the Desert

Air quality monitors. (Article), Winter 2003 p.3Sharum, KathyMillions of Years Old, but Endangered Today

Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain. (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

Shattering the Silence in Northern MojaveProposed Ivanpah airport. Dennis Schramm (Article),

Winter 2001 p.13Shaver's Valley aquiferOnce They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye


Sheep MountainSanta Rosa Mountains Traverse / Martinez

Mountain / Sheep Mountain (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

Sheephole Valley WildernessGiant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness


Guzzlers in Wilderness (Sheephole Valley and Orocopia Mountains wildernesses.) (News Item), Summer 2006 p.7

Sheephole Valley Wilderness GuzzlersSubtitle: Guzzlers Put Bighorn Sheep at Risk. Elden

Hughes (Article), Fall 2003 p.10


Sheldon National Wildlife RefugeIn northwest Nevada. 'A Treasure to Preserve'. Brian

Beffort & Shaaron Netherton (Article), December, 2010 p.4

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Service Trip(Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.17(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.19(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.15

Sheldon Refuge Planning Underway(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Sheldon Refuge Service TripRose Strickland (Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.11

Shields, MattieChanges Abound for Desert Dwelling SCA

CrewsA Spring "hitch" in the Golden Valley Wilderness.

Reptiles, flowers and friends. (Article), Decem-ber 2011 p.3

Shoshone cultureMt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with


Shoshone Outing (Amargosa Conser-vancy)History of Shoshone area. (Outings Notice), June,

2008 p.16Shoshone, North and South of(Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.16

Should we Intervene in Natural Pro-cesses?Synopsis of questions raised by recent High Coun-

try New article, 'Unnatural Preservation'. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.19

Shrimp, fairyMillions of Years Old, but Endangered Today

(Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain.) Kathy Sharum (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

Shryock, Daniel FDeterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Impacts


Shteir, SethCadiz Valley Conservation, Recovery and Stor-

age ProjectSolution to California's water woes, or, specula-

tive water grab? Numerous environmental con-crerns. (Article), December 2011 p.10

Inadequate Funding Hinders Park MissionSubtitle: Joshua Tree (NP) and other parks face

unprecedented threats. (Article), Spring 2004 p.8

Morongo Basin Dark Skies Alliance Sheds Light on DarknessWorking to reduce nighttime light pollution. (Arti-

cle), September, 2011 p.8

Sierra ClubIndustrialization of the Desert (Renewable en-

ergy has changed the traditional Sierra Club wild-land protection priority when the protection is needed most.) John Hiatt (Article), September, 2010 p.12

Solar Truce on Carrizo Plain (Topaz signs agree-ment with Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, Cen-ter for Biological Diversity.) (Current Issues), Sep-tember, 2011 p.7

Voices Crying Near Wilderness (On rural Sierra Club members and activists.) Stan Haye & Jeannie Stillwell-Haye (Article), Fall 2002 p.7

Sierra Club Adopt-A-Cabin ProjectMinietta Mine Cabin. Lygeia de Jesus (Article), Spring

2000 p.22Sierra Club Lies about GuzzlersRebuttal to charges by columnist Jim Matthews. El-

den Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2004 p.2Sierra Club Members Adopt-A-CabinMinietta Mine Cabin. Lygeia deJesus (Trip Report),

Summer 1999 p.18Sierra Club Supports Mandatory Wind Guidelines for Wildlife Avoidance, Mini-mization, and MitigationLetter from Michael Brune, Executive Director of the

Sierra Club, to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Others wanted voluntary guidelines. Bar-bara Boyle (Letter), March 2012 p.10

Sierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee CanyonlandsSierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Initia-

tive. Edwina Allen & Clayton Daughenbaugh (Arti-cle), June 15, 2007 p.12

Sierra Juarex, MexicoBaja California's Northern Sky Island (Threats to

La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir by en-ergy development.) Aaron Quintanar (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.1

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and Do-mestic SheepThreat of disease transmission from domesitc

sheep. Paul McFarland (Article), September 16, 2006 p.14

Sierra Pacific coal fired power plantmap of location in Nevada


Sierra San Pedro Martir, MexicoBaja California's Northern Sky Island (Threats to

La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir by en-ergy development.) Aaron Quintanar (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.1

Protecting the Sky Island (Sierra San Pedro Mar-tir.) Robert Coates & Donald Albright (Article), June 2010 p.12

Sierra, Southern Exploratory(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.16

Sightseeing Airtours over Death ValleyDeciding airtour frequency and locations. With map

of current airtour paths. Tom Budlong (Article), December, 2010 p.12


Sill, MargeMother of Wilderness (Marge Sill.) Elden Hughes

(Article), Summer 2000 p.4Sill, Marjorie LBLM Wilderness - Nevada's Hidden Treasure

Effort to designate Nevada wildlands as Wilder-ness. (Article), July 1997 p.1

Loon Days at Walker LakeBirding at Walker Lake. (Trip Report), Summer

1999 p.17National Landscape Conservation System

Permanent status under law. (Article), June 2009 p.3

Parking Lot Solar PanelsA modest proposal. (Letter), June 2009 p.18

Pine Forest Recreation Area Enhancement Act Introduced26,000 acres in the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek

WSA, near Winnemucca, NV. (Article), March 2012 p.22

Silliman, SidDesert Committee Comments on DesertXpress

High speed passenger train between Las Vegas and Victorville. Letter to Federal Railroad Ad-ministration. (Article), Dec 2009 p.8

Desert Tortoises in the Northern Ivanpah Val-leyThreatened species captured and harassed. His-

tory and details of Ivanpah Solar's displacement of desert tortoise. (Article), September, 2011 p.12

Solar Thermal Power Plant DecisionsWhen, where and how of project decisions ex-

plained. (Article), September 2009 p.6Silver Peak Range Bristlecone Survey(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.17

Silver Peak Range Desert Study & Back-pack(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14Vicky Hoover (Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.10

Six California Desert Parks on State's List for Closure(Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Skiba, Gary THealthy Lands Project, The

Off-road vehicle monitoring at healthylands.org, an on-line database. (Article), September, 2010 p.8

SLAPP Suit Slapped Down'Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation' de-

clared frivolous. (News Item), Fall 2005 p.14Slate Range Wilderness proposalPanamint Valley Outing Emphasizes the Issues

(Briggs Mine in the Panamints, Slate Range Wilder-ness proposal, Surprise Canyon.) Bob Ellis (Arti-cle), Summer 2002 p.8

Sleeping Circles near Old Lake CahuillaCraig Deutsche (Map), September 2007 p.9

Sloan Canyon National Conservation AreaProposed heliport to service Las Vegas

Use of Publicly Owned Land (Potential Las Ve-gas airports on public land.) Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

Southern Nevada Hotspots (Sloan Canyon, Gold Butte.) (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.16

Sloan Canyon NCA is DedicatedJohn Hiatt (Article), Spring 2003 p.6

Sloan Valley HeliportTwo proposed airports, south of LV

Use of Publicly Owned Land (Potential Las Ve-gas airports on public land.) Mathew Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3

Slowing the Generation of WasteTara Pike (Article), Spring 2001 p.11

SludgeDesert is Not a Dump, The (Sludge dump in San

Bernardino County - still planned.) (Current Is-sues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Environmental Review Inadequate (Hinkley sludge dump.) (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18

Norman Diaz' involvement in proposed sludge dump near Hinkley, San Bernardino CountyHinkley, CA, proposed sludge dump

Little People who do Big Things (Individual efforts from non-traditional environmental-ists.) Craig Deutsche (Article), June 15, 2007 p.8

Regulations on Dumping Sewage Need to In-clude Enclosure (Open-air sludge dumps in the Mojave Desert.) (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Waste Treatment Plant for the Mojave (Sludge treatment facility planned for Hinkley, west of Barstow.) (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Smith, CatherineKittly Litter Mine Thwarted

Oil-Dri Corp. in Washoe Co., NV. (Article), Summer 2002 p.19

Smith, GeoffreyImperial Sand Dunes ORV Impacts

(Article), Spring 2000 p.16Wildlands 2000 Campaign Builiding Momen-

tum(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.5

Smith, Paul FCommunity-Based Planning Strategies Begin

in Morongo Basin(Article), Winter 2001 p.14

Smith, ScottOld Spanish Trail, The

Tracking the 19th century trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hidden Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos. (Article), March 2012 p.1

Smoke Creek Desert Area Service Trip(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20

Smoke Creek Desert Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20(Outings Notice), Summer 2001 p.21(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.14

Smoke Creek Desert Wilderness Complex, Carcamp and Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.19


Smoke Creek WilderenssIgnored, Forgotten and Isolated Smoke Creek

Wilderness, The Letty French (Trip Report), Summer 2000 p.18

Smokey the Bear Brings More Fuel to the FireDiscussion of habitiat management for fire. John Hi-

att (Article), Fall 2001 p.4Snake Valley Water Hearings DelayedGround water removal in Snake Valley, NV. (Current

Issues), September 2008 p.15Snake Valley, NVLas Vegas / SNWA water

Decision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-think Water (Las Vegas Water Grab.) Launce Rake (Article), June 2009 p.2

Nevada, Utah Reach Accord on Snake Valley Water (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Sneddon, LoisDeath Valley and the Timbisha Shoshone

Homeland ActHistory and synopsis, with text of S.2102. (Arti-

cle), Spring 2000 p.12Isn't it About Time to Renegotiate the 1872

Mining Law?(Editorial), Fall 2001 p.14

Timbisha Homeland Update(Article), Summer 2000 p.10

SNWAGroups Join Together to Confront Water Rights

Issue (The war for Nevada's Groundwater. Las Ve-gas looks for more water.) Ron Mrowka (Article), June, 2011 p.2

seeking water from rural NevadaDecision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-

think Water (Las Vegas Water Grab.) Launce Rake (Article), June 2009 p.2

Soda Dry LakeDavid Lamfrom (Photo), September, 2011 p.3

Soda Mountains Backpack(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21

Soda Mountains WSAAn uncertain future. Political pressure to release the

Soda Mountains WSA. Laurel Williams (Article), September 2009 p.22

Soda Mountains, Backpack in the Heart of(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.18

SoilsReading Desert Soils (Gleaning history from the

ground.) William H Schlesinger (Article), Summer 2003 p.5

Solar (and Other) Power Plant RatingsYou need to know this. Capacity Factor, misleading

output ratings. Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2009 p.14

Solar Done RightCall to Action, for Energy Democracy

From Solar Done Right. Call for renewable energy techniques such as distributed generation, con-servation, and use of previously disturbed lands instead of industrialization of pristine open pub-lic lands. (Editorial), March 2012 p.12


Solar EnergyBattle for California's Energy Future The Sun-

rise Power Link. Larry Hogue (Article), June, 2008 p.1

Big Solar Solution or threat? Overview of desert so-lar installation plans and schemes. Joan Taylor (Ar-ticle), March, 2008 p.2

Darkling Developments on the Plain Energy de-velopment plans on the Carrizo Plain. Cal French (Article), June, 2008 p.12

Desert Coalition Protests Solar Two Activists' protest campout at Imperial Solar Two. (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Desert Tortoises in the Northern Ivanpah Val-ley Threatened species captured and harassed. History and details of Ivanpah Solar's displace-ment of desert tortoise. Sid Silliman (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.12

Dish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Renewable Energy Review of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in the Yuha desert. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Going Solar - The Importance of Planning Con-siderations in designing solar energy programs. Laura Cunningham (Article), June 2010 p.4

Good Morning, Sunshine Stan Haye's personal account of installing solar at his home. Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.4

How Much "Big Solar" Must the Desert Suffer? An indictment of the RETI process. Ed Mainland (Article), June 2009 p.1


Ivanpah Solar Energy Facility Subtitle: 'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking ceremony. General parameters. Construction to date. Chris Clarke (Ar-ticle), December, 2010 p.3

More Solar Mythology Widely stated myths about the necessity for development of large solar en-ergy plants in undeveloped desert areas. Janine Blaeloch (Article), June, 2011 p.10

Muddy Waters in the Amargosa Region Solar Power Problems - competing for water with other uses in the Amargosa. Brian Brown (Article), March 2009 p.2


Parking Lot Solar Panels A modest proposal. Mar-jorie L Sill & Larry Dwyer (Letter), June 2009 p.18

Ridgecrest Solar Power Project Solar Millenium's 4000 acre proposal near Ridgecrest, CA. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Salazar Announcement Programmatic EIS for So-lar Federal Renewable Energy Zones. Joan Taylor (Sidebar), June 2009 p.7

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Ad-jacent Lands Possible 5GW solar park develop-ment. Mike Prather (Article), June 2010 p.8


Solar in the California Desert Siting solar facili-ties in the CA desert, with maps. Ileene Anderson (Article), September 2008 p.4

Solar Projections - How RETI Got it Wrong (Sidebar), June 2009 p.15

Solar Thermal Power Plant Decisions When, where and how of project decisions explained. Sid Silliman (Article), September 2009 p.6

Solar Truce on Carrizo Plain Topaz signs agree-ment with Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, Cen-ter for Biological Diversity. (Current Issues), Sep-tember, 2011 p.7


Transforming the Politics of Big Solar Changing renewable energy strategy to distributed genera-tion from large remote industrialization of undis-turbed public lands. Janine Blaeloch (Article), March 2012 p.2

Solar Energy Proposal for Owens Lake and Adjacent LandsPossible 5GW solar park development. Mike Prather

(Article), June 2010 p.8Solar in the California DesertSiting solar facilities in the CA desert, with maps.

Ileene Anderson (Article), September 2008 p.4Solar Milleniumsells renewable energy projects to solarhybrid AG


Solar PowerFunding Rooftop Solar (California AB 811 law.)

(Current Issues), March 2009 p.12Ivanpah Solar Power Plants (Current Issues),

March 2009 p.12Solar Projections - How RETI Got it Wrong(Sidebar), June 2009 p.15

Solar Thermal Power Plant DecisionsWhen, where and how of project decisions ex-

plained. Sid Silliman (Article), September 2009 p.6Solar Truce on Carrizo PlainTopaz signs agreement with Sierra Club, Defenders

of Wildlife, Center for Biological Diversity. (Current Issues), September, 2011 p.7

Solar Two (Imperial Solar) ProjectAnother Questionable Giveway of Public Lands

(Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial So-lar) Project.) Donna Tisdale (Article), March 2009 p.18

Desert Coalition Protests Solar Two (Activists' protest campout at Imperial Solar Two.) (News Item), December, 2010 p.10

Dish-Stirling at Plaster City: Desert Renewable Energy (Review of the Solar Two (Imperial Solar) project in the Yuha desert.) (Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Soldier MeadowDark Horizons (The Darkest Spot in the Contiguous

US (Northern Nevada).) Skip Canfield (Article), June 2009 p.6

Solid Plan for the Carrizo PlainDraft EIS / Management Plan issued. (Current Is-

sues), March 2009 p.12Solution to the YDP/Cienega ControversyYuma Desalting Plant and preservation of the

Cienega de Santa Clara. David S 'Sid' Wilson (Arti-cle), Spring 2006 p.3

Some Thoughts on Off Road VehiclesTom Budlong (Commentary), Summer 2005 p.18

Something NewLetters-to-the-Editor available on-line (www.de-

sertreport.org). Craig Deutsche (Editorial), March 15, 2007 p.2

Sonoran Desert HolidaysNick Ervin (Trip Report), Winter 1998 p.20

Sonoran Desert National ParkProposed. (News Item), Spring 1999 p.18

Sonoran Desert Sampler(Trip Report), April 1997 p.3

Sonoran DespobladoEl Camino del Diablo in Cabeza Prieta National

Wildlife Refuge. Robin Green (Article), Summer 2002 p.10

Sorrells, SusanProtecting a Desert Jewel

The Amargosa Conservancy. (Article), September 16, 2006 p.18

Wagons Ho!Subtitle: Nuke waste hauled over improved

wagon trail. (Yucca Mountain). (Article), Winter 2001 p.4

South Coast EcoregionCreating Linkages for the South Coast Ecore-

gion (Biological linkages.) Claudia Luke (Article), Winter 2003 p.12

South Coast Missing Linkages projectCritical Level-Landscape Linkage, A (Sierrra -

Transverse Ranges corridor.) Kristeen Penrod (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #1 p.3

South Coast Resource Management PlanRevisions to the South Coast Resource Man-

agement Plan (Current Issues), September 2007 p.13

South Egan Range Wildernesswilderness management plan


South Pahroc Range WildernessNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


South Park CanyonPanamint Mountains Desert Study & Monitor-


South Rim Hike - Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.21


South, MarshalTracking Down Marshal South (Uncovering the

real story of this desert dreamer from the Anza Borrego area.) Diana Lindsay (Article), Dec 2009 p.4

Southern Border and Blazing SunObservations in the Yuha Desert, between San

Diego and El Centro along the Mexican Border. Craig Deutsche (Article), March 2009 p.14

Southern CA Indian TribesAreas located on map. Manfred Knaak (Map), Sep-

tember 2007 p.8Southern Desert Clean-up and HikeSouth of Coyote Mountains Wilderness. (Outings No-

tice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17Southern Desert Spring CarcampJacumba Mountains Wilderness. (Outings Notice),

Spring 2005 p.16Southern Mountain wild buckwheatAsh Grey Indian Paintbrush

San Bernardino BluegrassSuit to Protect San Bernardino and San

Diego Wildflowers (CBD / CNPS suit to des-ignate critical habitat for six plants.) (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13

Southern Nevada HotspotsSloan Canyon, Gold Butte. (Outings Notice), Winter

2004 #2 p.16Southern Nevada Service & Exploratory(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.16

Southern Nevada Water Authority suffers setback(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Southern Sierra (West Side) Management PlanEA out for review: Wilderness areas: Chimney Peak,

Domeland, Kiavah, Owens Peak, Sacatar Trail. (Ar-ticle), Spring 1999 p.18

Southern Sierra BackpackKennedy Meadows to Olancha Peak. (Outings No-

tice), Spring 2006 p.21Southern Sierra Exploratory, Pine Tree Canyon(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.12

Southern Sierra Study Carcamp, Birds and More(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16

Southwest Willow Flycatcher(Photo), Spring 2003 p.4

Spanish Land Grants to GPSMapping skills. (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

Spanish Trail (The Old)Old Spanish Trail, The (Tracking the 19th century

trade route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles. Encountering the proposed solar power plant (Hid-den Hills) on the trail. With maps and photos.) Jack Prichett & Scott Smith (Article), March 2012 p.1

Speak Your Mind and Be HeardHow the BLM makes decisions. Nada Culver (Arti-

cle), June 15, 2007 p.3

Special Flight Rules for Grand Canyon NP, DEIS AvailableSome movement in the controversy about airtours

over the Grand Canyon. (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Spencer, WayneLinking Fragmented Habitats

Protecting desert wildlife in the face of climate change. (Article), Dec 2008 p.14

Spirit Mountain Wildernesswilderness management plan


Split Rock (JTNP)Joshua Tree National Park, Split Rock, Pinto

Wye Arrastra Hike (Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.21

Joshua Tree National Park, Split Rock, Pinto Wye Arrastra Hike (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Spray Painting the SoundscapeAircraft corridor/noise over Joshua Tree National

Park (with map of corridor). Dick Hingson (Article), Winter 1998 p.8

Spring Wilderness Service Trip with BLM in CA Desert(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.17

SpringsSeeps and Springs in the Mojave National Pre-

serve (A critical resource. Past, present and fu-ture. Discussion of characteristics.) Debra Hugh-son (Article), September, 2011 p.2

State Mining and Geology BoardExplanation of purpose and functions. Steve Testa

(Article), June, 2008 p.10State of the Sage GrouseJohn Hiatt (Article), Spring 2002 p.13

State Parks, CAAnza Borrego Bighorn Sheep Count Up a Bit

(News Item), Spring 2004 p.7Conservation Victory in Anza-Borrego Desert

State Park Defeat of proposal to re-open Coyote Canyon and re-introduce feral horses. David Hogan (Article), Fall 2004 p.18

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Anza-Borrego The Sunrise Powerlink. Kelly Fuller (Arti-cle), Summer 2006 p.5

Steam Wells PetroglyphCraig Deutsche (Photo), Spring 2004 p.4

Steam Wells petroglyph siteremoving vehicle tracks from

To Have and To Have Not (Subtitle: Conserva-tionists have to win again and again

RestorationVolunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-

grams (Use of volunteers to expand BLM land management effectivity.) Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13


Steering Committee, BLM RidgecrestPromoting Community Participation (BLM

Ridgecrest's Steering Committee.) Tom Budlong (Article), Fall 2005 p.12

Steinbeck, ArtGrazing on Public Lands

From the perspective of a rancher. (Article), March 2012 p.3

Stepladder Mountains WildernessGiant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness


Still at Risk Without Mining Law ReformThe 1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-

Shay-Inslee bill. Terry Weiner (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

Stillwell-Haye, JeannieVoices Crying Near Wilderness

On rural Sierra Club members and activists. (Arti-cle), Fall 2002 p.7

Stirling Energy Systems(Imperial Solar - Solar Two)


Stirling Energy System's Solar Two Fast Tracked(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Stop Development of Tejon Mountain Vil-lageDavid Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.5

Strauss, EmilieMine Planned in Bodie WSA

Paramount Mine, Paramount Gold Corp. (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.4

Strickland, RoseDeath Valley National Park and the Timbisha

TribeLetter to Dick Martin, superintendent of DVNP.

(Letter), Summer 1999 p.5Sheldon Refuge Service Trip

(Trip Report), Fall 1998 p.11Walker Lake Arts Festival '99

(Article), Spring 1999 p.12Walker Lake Heros and Heroines

Walker Lake Arts Festival. (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.10

Stubbe Spring, Joshua Tree National Park(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.16

Stubbe Springs, Hike to(Outings Notice), September 2008 p.20

Student Conservation Association in the California DesertGeneral description of the SCA goals and methods.

Jay Watson (Article), Fall 2005 p.10Student Conservation AssociatonDeterring ORV Use and Lessening Its Impacts

(Student Conservation Association activities to al-leviate ORV impacts.) Laura A Meek, Thomas A Meek & Daniel F Shryock (Article), September 2007 p.16

Healing Mojave's AT&T Scars (Restoration of ob-solete communication path through the Mojave National Preserve.) Amy Livingston & Cariker Cun-ningham (Article), Winter 2003 p.9

Lanscrape to Landscape (Student Conservation Association land rehabs.) Cindy Buxton (Article), Spring 2003 p.11

Stump Spring, NVShown on map


Styron, ClaoraPronghorns

(Poetry), December, 2010 p.9Sublime to Surreal: East of Joshua Tree National ParkProposals run amok: Solar panels, hydro pumped

power, garbage dump. (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18

Suing the Bureau of Land Management to Encforce the Endangered Species ActElden Hughes (Commentary), Spring 2001 p.1

Suit to Protect San Bernardino and San Diego WildflowersCBD / CNPS suit to designate critical habitat for six

plants. (News Item), Fall 2004 p.13Sunflower Springs Restoration ProjectVolunteer cleanup (Needles BLM district). Elaine

Downing (Article), Winter 2001 p.8Sunrise Power Link Threatens State WildernessWould de-designate CA state wilderness in Anza

Borrego State Park, San Diego County. (Current Is-sues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Sunrise PowerlinkBattle for California's Energy Future (The Sun-

rise Power Link.) Larry Hogue (Article), June, 2008 p.1

Fight is On Against 'Sunrise Powerlink' (Pro-posed transmission line through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. A serious threat to the natural environment.) David Hogan (Article), June 15, 2007 p.1

Major Ruling Against Sunrise Powerlink (Cur-rent Issues), September 2007 p.11

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Anza-Borrego (The Sunrise Powerlink.) Kelly Fuller (Ar-ticle), Summer 2006 p.5

Sunrise Powerlink, proposed routeKelly Fuller (Map), Summer 2006 p.4

SuperfundDepartment of Defense Exemptions (Request


Superior ValleyFort Irwin Approved to Expand (News Item),

Spring 2004 p.7


Supervisor Mitzelfelt Proposes to Weaken County ORV Law(How much is too much?). Philip M Klasky (Article),

March, 2010 p.18Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Eagle Mountain Landfill CaseNo garbage dump on the border of Joshua Tree NP.

(Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8Surprise CanyonChallenges Await at Surprise Canyon (EIS to an-

alyze 4WD access being prepared.) Tom Budlong (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.13

Chris Wicht CampDesert Cleanup in Surprise Canyon (Cleaning

out the burned Chris Wicht camp.) (Current Is-sues), March, 2008 p.11

Cleanup at Surprise Canyon (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Panamint Valley Briggs Mine Surprise Canyon Backpack (Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Panamint Valley Outing Emphasizes the Issues (Briggs Mine in the Panamints, Slate Range Wilder-ness proposal, Surprise Canyon.) Bob Ellis (Arti-cle), Summer 2002 p.8

Panamint Valley, Briggs Gold Mine, Surprise Canyon Backpack (Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

What Fate for Surprise Canyon (Rare jewel in the Death Valley region, threatened by off-road vehicles.) Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2005 p.8

Surprise Canyon by Foot(Outings Notice), Fall 2003 p.18

Surprise Canyon EIS on Fast Track(News Item), Fall 2005 p.14

Surprise Canyon Motoring HistoryTom Budlong (Article), Spring 2006 p.4

Surprise Canyon RS2477 Suit Dismissed(Current Issues), September 2007 p.11

Surprise Canyon Tamarisk Removal, Car-camp, Hike, Panamint Mountains(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

Sustainability in the Desert SouthwestDiscussion of practices for sustaining communities.

Pat Mulroy (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.14SUV DesertSynopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history. Bob Ellis (Arti-

cle), Spring 2000 p.1Swanson, AmberCalifornia Native Plant Society Searches for

Rare TreasureDiscoveries in the Desert. Expanding the search

for rare plants. (Article), June, 2011 p.1Sweeney Granite Mountain Desert Research CenterCultivating Research at Granite Mountains

(Sweeney Granite Mountains Desert Research Center.) James M Andre (Article), Winter 2002 p.3

Recent Botanical Discoveries (In the Eastern Mo-jave Desert, 90 new species.) James M Andre (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #1 p.1

Sylvania MountainsPiper Mountains and Sylvania Mountains

Wilderness (Outings Notice), Summer 2003 p.17

-T-Tabor, SteveDesert Survivors Plan 'Desert Trail Relay'

290 miles of backpacking in the desert. (Article), Winter 2001 p.11

Invasive Species from Tamarisk to BurrosBurro removal status, efforts, …. (Article), Spring

1999 p.9Remembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Trail Less Traveled, The

The Desert Trail. (Article), Summer 2000 p.12Wilderness Monitoring in the East Mojave

Going over the same ground. Fifteen years of re-warding work. (Article), Dec 2009 p.3

Talamo, DavidPlace of Quiet, A

In a Frantic World: Quiet desert areas as respite from the frantic modern world. (Article), June, 2008 p.17

Tamarack Lagoon Protest of BLM Manage-ment PlanLimited Use designation of 100 acres previously off-

limits to ORV travel, near Walters Camp. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

TamariskArgus Range Backpack and Tamarisk Bash

(Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17Birds, and Beat the Tamarisk, Carcamp and

Service Trip (Owens Lake.) (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Owens Valley Carcamp (Birds, and Tamarisk Bashing.) (Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17

Saltcedar Invades the Southwest (The good and the bad of Tamarix ramosissima.) Pat Tennant (Ar-ticle), Fall 2003 p.7

Surprise Canyon Tamarisk Removal, Carcamp, Hike, Panamint Mountains (Outings Notice), Winter 2006 p.17

survey of infestation sitesVolunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-

grams (Use of volunteers to expand BLM land management effectivity.) Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13

Tamarisk and the BLMEfforts at tamarisk control. Elden Hughes (Article),

Summer 1999 p.4Tamarisk Bash in Surprise CanyonAnd, climb Telescope Peak. (Outings Notice), June

15, 2007 p.17Tamarisk Beating and Birds Service Car-camp, Owens Lake(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

Tamarisk Eradication, Surprise Canyon(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.16

Tamarisk Invasion, TheJohn A Laccinole (Article), Spring 2001 p.8


Tamarisk Removal in the Santa Rosa Wilderness(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.20

Tamarisk Removal Service TripSanta Rosa Wilderness. (Outings Notice), September

16, 2006 p.20Tamarisk Removal Work Party, Anza Bor-rego Desert(Outings Notice), Fall 1998 p.8

Tamarisk Removal Work Party, Anza-Bor-rego Desert Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.12

Tamarix ramosissimaSaltcedar Invades the Southwest (The good and

the bad of Tamarix ramosissima.) Pat Tennant (Ar-ticle), Fall 2003 p.7

Taxationof Nevada mining activities


Taxes and MercuryTwo hot topics from mining in Nevada - mercury

emissions and extracted mineral taxation. John Hadder (Article), June 2009 p.10

Tayler, BillInner City Outings Offer Kids a New Perspec-

tive on the DesertGetting youth outside. Sierra Club community

outreach program. (Article), December 2011 p.2Taylor, JoanBig Solar

Solution or threat? Overview of desert solar in-stallation plans and schemes. (Article), March, 2008 p.2

Coalition Vows to Block New CityJoshua Hills, adjacent to Joshua Tree National

Park. (Article), Summer 2002 p.14Desert Renewable Energy Plan Underway

The DRECP. (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan Slow to Come(Article), Fall 2002 p.15

Dunn Road, TheControversial road in the Santa Rosa Mountains.

With map. (Article), Dec 2007 p.6Elden Hughes - The Man and his Legacy

(Obituary/Tribute), March 2012 p.4Joshua Tree's Forgotten Wilderness

Bicycle trail in wilderness. (Article), Summer 2003 p.15

Leapfrog Development is Out of BoundsCoachella Valley. (Article), Fall 2001 p.5

Peninsular Bighorn Need Endangered Species Listing(Article), July 1997 p.1

Peninsular Bighorn Sheep Still BeleagueredThe good news and the bad news. (Article), Fall/

Winter 1999 p.8Peninsular Bighorn Still in Danger

(Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.6Plan for Coachella Valley, A

To protect biological diversity. (Article), Fall 2002 p.13

Salazar AnnouncementProgrammatic EIS for Solar Federal Renewable

Energy Zones. (Sidebar), June 2009 p.7Sand to Snow National Monument

Legislation introduced. (Article), March, 2010 p.12Victory for Palm Canyon

Imminent legislation to make Palm Canyon a Na-tional Monument. (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

Tehachapi ConnectionCarrizo Plain National Monument

Critical Level-Landscape Linkage, A (Sierrra - Transverse Ranges corridor.) Kristeen Penrod (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.3

Tejon Ranch(Map), March, 2010 p.16Conservation of the Tejon Ranch (An ecological

gem.) Tom Maloney (Article), March, 2010 p.16Critical Level-Landscape Linkage, A (Sierrra -

Transverse Ranges corridor.) Kristeen Penrod (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #1 p.3

More Unaffordable Housing… Or a New State Park (Tejon Ranch potential housing develop-ment.) Ileene Anderson & Adam Keats (Article), September 2007 p.14


(Map), Winter 2004 #2 p.10Stop Development of Tejon Mountain Village

David Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.5Tejon-Tehachapi Park (Proposed vision.) (Map),

September 2007 p.15US Military Opposes Development of Tejon

Ranch Tim Frank (Article), Spring 2004 p.19Vital Linkage at Tejon Ranch, A (Biological link-

ages.) Monica Bonds (Article), Winter 2003 p.13Wind Wolves Preserve - Tejon Park (Outings

Notice), March, 2008 p.20Tejon Ranch Company's Application for a Permit to Harm CondorsDavid Clendenen (Article), Winter 2006 p.4

Tejon Ranch update(News Item), Summer 2006 p.18

Tejon-Tehachapi ParkProposed vision. (Map), September 2007 p.15

Telescope Peak(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17Calling All Fools: Lose an Hour, Hike a Peak

(Telescope Peak.) (Outings Notice), Fall/Winter 1999 p.16

Tamarisk Bash in Surprise Canyon (And, climb Telescope Peak.) (Outings Notice), June 15, 2007 p.17

Wildrose PeakCarcamp and Dayhikes in the Panamint

Mountains (Wildrose and Telescope Peaks.) (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.21

Telescope Peak Dayhike(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.20(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.21(Outings Notice), Winter 2002 p.18

Ten Years of Threats and Accomplish-mente - Mojave National PreserveMary Martin (Article), Fall 2004 p.8


Tenabo, Mt.Mt. Tenabo. Where Gold Mining Clashes with


Tenabo, Mt., with mining operations.Terry Dempsey (Photo), December 2011 p.20

Tennant, PatSaltcedar Invades the Southwest

The good and the bad of Tamarix ramosissima. (Article), Fall 2003 p.7

Test of Biological PrinciplesA Q&A test based on Landscape Ecology, by Richard

TT Forman & Michael Godron. Richard TT Forman & Michael Godron (Article), Fall 2003 p.6

Test Your Desert KnowledgeJason Hashmi (Desert Knowledge), Fall 2004 p.13

Testa, SteveState Mining and Geology Board

Explanation of purpose and functions. (Article), June, 2008 p.10

Testimony for a Wild NevadaNevada Wilderness Testimony - book to be pub-

lished. Roberta Moore (Article), Winter 2003 p.19Thanksgiving at Anza BorregoOuting report. Lois Grunwald (Article), Spring 2001

p.7Thanksgiving Feast Shared by Quechan & Desert ActivistsImmersed in Quechan culture. Susan Zwinger (Arti-

cle), Winter 1998-1999 p.16The Achilles Heel of Yucca MountainDebra Hughson (Article), Summer 2002 p.17

The Impact of Energy CorridorsGeary Hund (Article), Summer 2006 p.11

The Natives are RestlessPublic and agency awareness of non-native plants.

Elden Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2004 p.2There's Green in Them Thar HillsCadiz Valley Water. Stan Epperle (Article), July 1997

p.6There's Nothing Remarkable About This RiverReason for public notifications of government ac-

tions, and necessity to follow them. Elden Hughes (View from the Chair), Fall 2000 p.2

They Also Traveled HereEvidence of early travelers. Craig Deutsche (Article),

Spring 2005 p.8Thomas, DonnaOur Legacy vs. LADWP's Green Path North

A new elecric transmission corridor. (Article), Dec 2007 p.10

Thomas, TimMojave Endemics Fight for Survival

(Article), Summer 2002 p.9Thoughts on Activists/VolunteersElden Hughes (Commentary), Winter 1998 p.23

Thoughts on the Amargosa River CountryMiriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall 2001 p.3

Threatened and Endangered SpeciesListing Sought for Algodones Dune Species

Continuing efforts, by CBD, Sierra Club. 16 species. Daniel Patterson (Article), Winter 2006 p.14

Millions of Years Old, but Endangered Today Fairy shrimp in the Carrizo Plain. Kathy Sharum (Article), March 15, 2007 p.8

Petition to List Greater Sage Grouse Conflict be-tween conservationists and Bush Administration about listing species of Greater Sage Grouse, in-cluding Mono Basin Greater Sage Grouse. Mark Salvo (Article), Winter 2006 p.8

Threatened Wilderness AreasJacumba and Coyote Mountains. (Outings Notice),

Summer 2003 p.18Three Desert MuseumsLaws Railroad, Eastern California, Maturango. Craig

Deutsche (Article), September 2007 p.6Tilghman, NoahCDPA Saves Bodie Ghost Town

(Article), Winter 2002 p.5Timberline Resourcesactivities at Conglomerate Mesa, suspension of

plansImbalance of Priorities (Conglomerate Mesa.)

Tom Budlong (Article), Dec 2008 p.18Mining Company has Eyes on Pristine Area

(Conglomerate Mesa, Timberline Resources.) (Cur-rent Issues), September 2008 p.15

Timbisha Agreement, What We Know About ItTrust lands, cooperative management, …. Elden

Hughes (Article), Spring 1999 p.6Timbisha Homeland UpdateLois Sneddon (Article), Summer 2000 p.10

Timbisha Shoshone Homeland ActDeath Valley and the Timbisha Shoshone

Homeland Act (History and synopsis, with text of S.2102.) Lois Sneddon (Article), Spring 2000 p.12

Death Valley National Park and the Timbisha Tribe (Letter to Dick Martin, superintendent of DVNP.) Rose Strickland (Letter), Summer 1999 p.5

Time Runs OutCalifornia Wilderness Coalition's wilderness propos-

als. Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche & Terry Frewin (Ar-ticle), Dec 2008 p.16

Tisdale, DonnaAnother Questionable Giveway of Public Lands

Stirling Energy Systems - Solar Two (Imperial So-lar) Project. (Article), March 2009 p.18

Tule Wind Project Faces a Native American BacklashWind Project has Major Impacts. 15,000 acres of

State, Federal, Private and Native American land. (Article), June, 2011 p.3

To Have and To Have NotSubtitle: Conservationists have to win again and

againTo Secure Religious Liberty for American IndiansArgument in favor of HR 5155, the Native American

Sacred Lands Act. Charles Levendorsky (Article), Winter 2003 p.14


Tobe, JeffRehabilitating Routes in Wilderness

SCA: A Cooperative Effort. (Article), Spring 2002 p.9

Toiyabe Chapter Opposes Preferred Route of Natural Gas Pipeline in NevadaDavid von Seggern (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Toiyabe Crest(Outings Notice), Summer 2006 p.16

Toiyabe RangeBackpack the High Toiyabe Range (Outings No-

tice), June, 2008 p.15wilderness management plan


Toiyabe Range Exploratory Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.15

Tomlinson, ChrisPerigrene Falcons Recovering in Nevada

(Article), Fall 2003 p.11Tomo Kihini State Park to the PCTExploring the Southern Sierra. (Trip Report), Winter

1998-1999 p.15TomuHaiku

(Poetry), Dec 2009 p.22Desert haiku. (Poetry), September 2009 p.3

Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad TourAmargosa Conservancy outing. (Outings Notice),

September 2008 p.21Tonopah & Tidewater Railroad, tour (Amargosa Conservancy)(Outings Notice), June, 2008 p.16

Tools for Environmental JusticeImperial County Environmental Justice Task Force.

(News Item), December, 2010 p.11Toquop Sithe Global coal fired power plantmap of location in Nevada


TortoiseCalifornia Land Acquisition - Telling the Story

The story of whirlwind lobbying in DC with desert tortoises - how it was done. Elden Hughes (Article), Summer 1999 p.16

death of during Ivanpah constructionIvanpah Solar Energy Facility (Subtitle:

'Smoke and Mirrors'. Groundbreaking cere-mony. General parameters. Construction to date.) Chris Clarke (Article), December, 2010 p.3

Desert Tortoise - Haste makes Waste Tortoise mortality during relocations. (Current Issues), Sep-tember 2009 p.12

Desert Tortoise Density Monitoring Debra Hughson & Kitty Jensen (Article), Winter 2002 p.4

Desert Tortoise Moves Closer to Extinction (News Item), Summer 2000 p.5

Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan Revised Aug 2008 Fish & Wildlife plan weakens recovery prospects. (Current Issues), September 2008 p.15

Desert Tortoise Relocation Challenged CBD suit against BLM, Army tortoise relocation. (Current Is-sues), September 2008 p.15

Desert Tortoises in the Northern Ivanpah Val-ley Threatened species captured and harassed. History and details of Ivanpah Solar's displace-ment of desert tortoise. Sid Silliman (Article), Sep-tember, 2011 p.12

Ecological Health and Livestock Grazing In Southern California deserts. Lisa Belenky & Greta Anderson (Article), March 15, 2007 p.4

Goodbye to Davy Davy the diplomat tortoise. El-den Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2000 p.2

Granite Mine Agrees to Significantly Reduced Expansion Tortoise habitat gravel pit approved by City of Twenty-Nine Palms. (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Ivanpah Solar Project Would Disturb Thou-sands of Tortoise Partial Ivanpah suspension when tortoise impact exceeded. (Current Issues), June, 2011 p.8

Joshua Tree National Park General Management Plan, including Tortoise Recovery Plan, adopted. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Judge Orders Stay, Grazing in Tortoise Habitat (Current Issues), Dec 2007 p.15

Littlest Lobbyists, The Elden & Patty Hughes en-listing desert tortoise as CDPA lobbyists. Elden Hughes & Patty Carpenter-Hughes (Article), Fall 2004 p.11

Program Where Everyone Wins Tortoises through the lens. Students learning about tortoises and the desert. David Lamfrom & Rana Knighten (Article), September 2009 p.16

Saving the Desert Tortoise An Update. Mike Con-nor (Article), March 2009 p.6

Tortoise Die-off at GoffsMichael J O'Conner, Ph.D. (Article), Fall 2000 p.16

Tortoise ShellPhoto of shell of immature tortoise killed by ravens.

Bill Boarman (Photo), Summer 2004 p.6Tortoise Who Made an Impact, APeewee the tortoise, lobbyist for the CDPA. Patty

Carpenter-Hughes (Article), Winter 2003 p.7Tortoise, DesertGrazing Restrictions (On Tortoise Critical Habitat.)

(News Item), Fall 2001 p.10Relocating them. Tortoise behavior

Desert Tortoises on the Move (Considerations when relocating desert tortoises.) Michael J O'Conner, Ph.D. (Article), Summer 2004 p.1

Tortoise Shell (Photo of shell of immature tortoise killed by ravens.) Bill Boarman (Photo), Summer 2004 p.6

Tortoises Crack DC's Hard ShellElden & Patty Hughes' tortoises lobbying in Wash-

ington DC in support of Catellus Corp land acquisi-tion. Joan Lowy (Article), Summer 1999 p.Center-fold

Tortoises Win Day in CourtORV access to desert washes. Daniel Patterson (Arti-

cle), Spring 2005 p.1


Tough New RegulationsOpen-pit backfill regulations. Tom Budlong (Article),

Summer 2003 p.1Tracking Down Marshal SouthUncovering the real story of this desert dreamer

from the Anza Borrego area. Diana Lindsay (Arti-cle), Dec 2009 p.4

Trail Less Traveled, TheThe Desert Trail. Steve Tabor (Article), Summer

2000 p.12Training Marines while Preserving the En-vironmentMajor General Michael R Lehnert (Article), June 2009

p.8Transforming the Politics of Big SolarChanging renewable energy strategy to distributed

generation from large remote industrialization of undisturbed public lands. Janine Blaeloch (Article), March 2012 p.2

Transmission linesLet's Build Only What is Absolutely Necessary

(Transmission lines - alternates to building new. Comprehensive review.) Bill Powers, P.E. (Article), March, 2008 p.1

Transmission LinesPower Line Corridors SDG&E map of proposed

transmission lines in San Diego, Riverside, Impe-rial counties, and northern Mexico. (Map), June, 2008 p.8

Tregilus, BobFeed In Tariffs

How They Work, Will They Work? -- Explanation and advantages of Feed In Tariffs. (Article), March, 2011 p.5

Trespass Road in WildernessJoahua Tree National Park. (News Item), Spring 2003

p.18Trip ReportsReporting from the Field (Subtitle: Writing an Ef-

fective Trip Report.) Hermi Hiatt (Article), Summer 2000 p.14

Trona, CAGreat Falls Basin Wilderness Study Area (His-

tory and description. Relation to Trona. Personal perspective by the author. How to proceed.) Judy Anderson (Article), September, 2011 p.9

Tropico MineKern Co., CA


Truckee RiverEssay on a Desert River (The Truckee, by an au-

thor who knows the river.) Mary Webb (Article), September, 2010 p.18

TruckhavenPublic Participation in Desert Cahuilla Plan-

ning (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11True, Linda LouLandfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of

Trash Near the Salton Sea

Imperial County gets big money to take more trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high. (Article), December 2011 p.6

Tule Wind Project Faces a Native Ameri-can BacklashWind Project has Major Impacts. 15,000 acres of

State, Federal, Private and Native American land. Donna Tisdale (Article), June, 2011 p.3

Tunnel Springs Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress




Turk, LaraineMorongo Basin Dark Skies Alliance Sheds

Light on DarknessWorking to reduce nighttime light pollution. (Arti-

cle), September, 2011 p.8Turner, TomRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11Turning CartwheelsAccomplishments, worthy of turning cartwheels. El-

den Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2002 p.2Turning Owens Lake Into Owens a-little-bit-wet LakeDWP efforts and proposals. Mike Prather (Article),

Spring 1999 p.11Turtle MountainsMojave (SE), Old Woman Mountains, Turtle

Mountains Carcamp (Trip Report), April 1997 p.6

Turtle Mountains Rescue(Outings Notice), Spring 2005 p.16

Turtle Mountains Service(Outings Notice), Winter 2003 p.21

Turtle Mountains Service Trip(Outings Notice), March 15, 2007 p.21

Twentynine Palms Marine BaseMarines Seek More Land in the Mojave (Expan-

sion of the Twentynine Palms Marine Base.) (Cur-rent Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

Twin River Loop Backpack, Toiyabe Range, Central Nevada(Outings Notice), Summer 2000 p.16

Twin River Loop Backpack, Toiyabe Range, NV(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Twin River Loop, Toiyabe Range Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.20

Twin Rivers Loop, Toiyabe Range(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.21

Twin Rivers Loop, Toiyabe Range, Central Nevada(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.24


-U-Uncertain Future for the Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric AreaOff-Highway Division eyes Desert Cahuilla Preshis-

toric Area. Terry Weiner (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.8Under-regulated Hazardous Waste Facility Throws a Desert Community into CrisisSomething is rotten in the town of Mecca. Western

Environmental, waste processing causing exces-sive odors. Laura Massie (Article), September, 2011 p.16

Unique Algae Found in Salton Sea(News Item), Spring 2005 p.5

Unique Heritage with and Uncertain Fu-tureBodie Hills. Wilderness quality lands threatened by

gold mining. Malcom Clark (Article), March, 2011 p.13

Update on Glamis Gold's Proposed Impe-rial ProjectEdie Harmon (Article), Summer 1999 p.10

Update on Impending Energy PlansLarge industrial size renewable energy projects in

the desert. (Current Issues), September, 2010 p.17

Update on the Glamis Imperial Gold Mine ProjectEdie Harmon (Article), Spring 1999 p.6

Upper Las Vegas WashAncient Horses, Camels and Mammoths in Las

Vegas (Upper Las Vegas Wash - preservation plans for this rich fossil area.) John Hiatt (Article), March, 2010 p.3

Momentum to protect Upper Las Vegas Wash builds. (Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

US Filter's Salton Sea Proposal to be Eval-uatedA proposal for the Salton Sea. Tom Kirk (Article),

Spring 2003 p.19US Gypsumfactory expansion

Four Important Legal Victories for Imperial County Edie Harmon (Article), Winter 2001 p.1

US Military Opposes Development of Tejon RanchTim Frank (Article), Spring 2004 p.19

USBP and BLM Forge Unlikely PartnershipRobert Haggerty (Article), Fall 2000 p.8

Use of Publicly Owned LandPotential Las Vegas airports on public land. Mathew

Christian (Article), Summer 2004 p.3Using a GPS Receiver in the DesertRichard Hess (Article), April 1997 p.1

Utah, S Central, Exploratory and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14

Utah, SE, Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.13Maze district, Natural Bridges National Monument.

(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Utah, SE, Carcamp & Dayhikes(Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.13

-V-Valkis, MarisMaris Valkass, 1936-2001 Judy Anderson (Obitu-

ary/Tribute), Summer 2001 p.1Vallecito RanchSubtitle: Pristine Desert Habitat. (Acquisition oppor-

tunity). Linda Carson (Article), Fall 2003 p.8Vally of Fire Carcamp(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Van Werlhof, JayDesert Societies, Then and Now

Imperial County - prehistoric and current soci-eties. (Article), September 2007 p.8

VelociraptorSculpture by Ricardo Breceda. Craig Deutsche

(Photo), December 2011 p.8Venomous Animals to Poetry in the ParkClasses at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree Na-

tional Park. (News Item), Fall 2000 p.6Vertical mulchingRestoration of Damaged Desert Lands (Tricks

and techniques.) Chris Roholt (Article), September 16, 2006 p.6

Viceroy MineArial photo of Viceroy open pit. Stephan B Parker

(Photo), Fall/Winter 1999 p.6Victory for Hi-Desert against ORV Abuse$67K ORV enforcement grant for San Bernardino

County approved. (News Item), Spring 2006 p.7Victory for Palm CanyonImminent legislation to make Palm Canyon a Na-

tional Monument. Joan Taylor (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

Victory for the DesertCatellus properties transferred to NPS, BLM. Elden

Hughes (Article), Summer 2000 p.1View from the ChairUrban sprawl - what to do about it. Elden Hughes

(Editorial), Spring 2000 p.2Virgin Gorge Exploratory Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.23

Virgin Springs Backpack, Death Valley Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.20

Virginia Mountains Backpack(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16

Vital Linkage at Tejon Ranch, ABiological linkages. Monica Bonds (Article), Winter

2003 p.13Voices Crying Near WildernessOn rural Sierra Club members and activists. Stan

Haye & Jeannie Stillwell-Haye (Article), Fall 2002 p.7


Voluntary wind turbine guidelinesNew Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up In

The Air (The "Rules" for wind projects will proba-bly change before the end of 2011.) Kelly Fuller (Article), September, 2011 p.1

VolunteeringIsn't it Time for National Service Public Works.

In the spirit of the Peace Corp and the SCA. Edie Harmon (Article), June 2009 p.5

Public Service on Public Lands National Public Lands Days. Four service trips. Mojave National Preserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Poste Home-stead, Carrizo Plains lookout. Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche, Philip M Klasky & Rich Juricich (Article), Dec 2009 p.6

Wilderness Volunteers How to volunteer to pro-mote wilderness designations. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.17

VolunteersIt's All About Volunteers (This issue of the Desert

Report is dedicated to volunteers helping to man-age and protect the desert.) Elden Hughes (Edito-rial), Fall 2005 p.2

What We Do Out There (Volunteers and their ac-tivities.) Terry Frewin (Editorial), Summer 2006 p.2

Volunteers at Wind Wolves PreserveDavid Clendenen (Article), Fall 2005 p.16

Volunteers Critical to WildernessRole of volunteers in defining, encouraging and

maintaining wilderness. Bryn Jones (Article), Fall 2005 p.17

Volunteers Crucial to BLM Wilderness Pro-gramsUse of volunteers to expand BLM land management

effectivity. Marty Dickes (Article), Fall 2005 p.13Volunteers NeededPublic Land Monitoring. Helen Wagonvoord & Terry

Frewin (Article), Fall 2002 p.11von Seggern, DavidToiyabe Chapter Opposes Preferred Route of

Natural Gas Pipeline in Nevada(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.15

Voracious Long-ears Threaten Wildlife RefugeBurros, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. Renee L

Robichaud (Article), Fall 2001 p.7VR 1257Joshua Tree Re-Route Saga Comes to a Close

(Low-level military training route.) Dick Hingson (Article), Winter 2001 p.15

Navy Signs On for Joshua Tree FONSI (Low-level military jets re-routed.) Dick Hingson (Article), Summer 2000 p.11

-W-Wagons Ho!Subtitle: Nuke waste hauled over improved wagon

trail. (Yucca Mountain). Miriam 'Mim' Romero & Su-san Sorrells (Article), Winter 2001 p.4

Wagonvoord, HelenCalifornia Desert National Parks

A mining update. Mine threats in National Parks. (Article), Fall 1998 p.4

Desert Park Management Plans Released for Public Review(Article), Fall 1998 p.5

Fort Irwin Expansion Endangers Desert Tor-toise(Article), Fall 2001 p.13

Volunteers NeededPublic Land Monitoring. (Article), Fall 2002 p.11

Waldheim, EdAccess to Public Lands

Personal history by the author of involvement with public land access. (Article), September 2008 p.22

Walk from the Desert to the Arctic, AProposed plan for the White Mountains Wilderness.

Paul McFarland & Sally Miller (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

Walker LakeLast Chance for Walker Lake (Crossing the

boundary from fresh to salt lake.) John Hiatt (Arti-cle), Fall 2003 p.1

Loon Day and Walker Lake Arts Festival (Out-ings Notice), Spring 2001 p.16

Loon Days at Walker Lake (Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.13

Loon Days at Walker Lake (Birding at Walker Lake.) Marjorie L Sill (Trip Report), Summer 1999 p.17

Wet Winters Help Walker Lake Recover (But much more work is needed.) Tom Myers (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.5

Walker Lake Arts Festival '99Rose Strickland (Article), Spring 1999 p.12

Walker Lake at Death's DoorEllen Pillard (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

Walker Lake Heros and HeroinesWalker Lake Arts Festival. Rose Strickland (Article),

Fall/Winter 1999 p.10Walker Lake Leisurely Weekend(Outings Notice), Spring 2002 p.19

Walker Lake UpdateJohn Hiatt (Article), Spring 2003 p.13

Wall Canyon BLM Wilderness Study Area, NW Nevada(Outings Notice), Winter 1998-1999 p.14

Walling Off Our Southern DesertsThe US-Mexico boder fence. Is the cost too high?.

Scott Nicol (Article), December, 2010 p.6Wallstreet MillJoshua Tree National Park, Wallstreet Mill to

Wonderland Wash (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Walter's CampSaving the Forgotten Colorado River (Between


Tamarack Lagoon Protest of BLM Management Plan (Limited Use designation of 100 acres previ-ously off-limits to ORV travel, near Walters Camp.) (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

Wan, RayDeath Valley and the Mojave Need Your Help


Comments needed on the DVNP and Mojave Na-tional Preserve Draft General Management Plans. (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

Warren, PhD, Elizabeth Von TillOpening of the Mojave Desert

Brief history of early developments, railroads. (Ar-ticle), Summer 2006 p.8

Washburn, ChucKLADWP Breaches LORP Agreement

(Article), Spring 2001 p.4Washoe County Commission denies the Oil-Dri Kitty Litter Mine(News Item), Spring 2002 p.9

Waste MangementEagle Mountain Landfill Proposed, and opposi-

tion. (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.13Landfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of

Trash Near the Salton Sea Imperial County gets big money to take more trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high. Terry Weiner & Linda Lou True (Article), December 2011 p.6


Under-regulated Hazardous Waste Facility Throws a Desert Community into Crisis Some-thing is rotten in the town of Mecca. Western Envi-ronmental, waste processing causing excessive odors. Laura Massie (Article), September, 2011 p.16

Waste Not, Want NotSubtitle: California's Urban Water Use Dilemma.

Steve Bilson (Article), Summer 2003 p.6Waste Treatment Plant for the MojaveSludge treatment facility planned for Hinkley, west

of Barstow. (Current Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7WaterBudweiser Spring (Photo), September, 2011 p.10Cadiz Valley Conservation, Recovery and Stor-

age Project Solution to California's water woes, or, speculative water grab? Numerous environ-mental concrerns. Seth Shteir (Article), December 2011 p.10

Chicken Water Spring (Photo), September, 2011 p.2

National Parks Conservation Association's Per-spective on Water in the Mojave Preserve David Lamfrom (Article), September, 2011 p.3

Water BodiesAir Pollution in the Mono Lake Basin Subtitle:

Status of Control Efforts. Jim Parker & Theodore Schade (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Air Quality at Risk in Salton Sea Water Trans-fers Effect on air quality of water transfers result-ing in lowering Salton Sea water level. Theodore Schade (Article), Spring 2004 p.1

Ash Meadow Oasis History and status of. James E Deacon (Article), Spring 2003 p.8

Blowing Dust in the Wind Subtitle: Could the Salton Sea be the Next Owens Lake?. Tom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.1

California Must Save the Salton Sea Elden Hughes (Commentary), Winter 2004 #1 p.19

Cartago Springs Lake Acquired at Owens Lake Mike Prather (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.6

Conservation of the Colorado River Delta Fran-cisco Zamora & Steve Cornelius (Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.8

Controlling Salinity in the Salton Sea William R Brownlie (Article), Summer 2002 p.4

Cultural Resources of the Salton Sea Russell L Kaldenberg (Article), Spring 2000 p.6

Decline of Species in the Colorado River Chang-ing conditions, management priorities, …. Pamela Hyde (Article), Spring 2003 p.4

Ecosystems Re-created in the Colorado River Delta Edward P Glenn (Article), Spring 2002 p.4

Flocks to the Horizons Focus on the Salton Sea. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2002 p.2

Focus on the Colorado River, an Overview William Rinne (Article), Spring 2002 p.3

How Much Water Will be Available Salton Sea restoration - current status. Ronald Enzweiler (Arti-cle), Winter 2004 #2 p.3

Is the Salton Sea Worth Saving? Cary Meister (Commentary), Spring 2000 p.7

Land of Green Lagoons Colorado River Delta. Kara Gillon (Article), Spring 2001 p.6

Last Chance for Walker Lake Crossing the bound-ary from fresh to salt lake. John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2003 p.1


New Proposal for the Amargosa River History and current status of caring for the Amargosa. Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.4

New River is an Old Problem, The History, cleanup and status of this drainage from Mexico and California into the Salton Sea. Marie Barrett (Article), Dec 2009 p.1

Owens Lake - To Pump or Not To Pump Mike Prather (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.9

Owens Lake, the Sound of Running Water on the Surface? DWP's dust control efforts bringing water to the lake. Mike Prather (Article), Summer 2002 p.11

Owens Lake: Will what we had be gone when the dust settles? Settlement with GBUAPCD, and analysis. Mike Prather (Article), Fall 1998 p.2

Owls and the Salton Sea Barn and burrowing owls, improving Salton Sea water quality!. Judy Maben (Article), Fall 2005 p.8

Protecting a Desert Jewel The Amargosa Conser-vancy. Susan Sorrells (Article), September 16, 2006 p.18

Salton Sea Should be Focus of Desalinization Studies Corky Larsen (Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Salton Sea Water Conservation Goals Determine Fate. Steve Horvitz (Article), Winter 2002 p.6

Salton Sea Water transfer DEIS. (News Item), Spring 2002 p.11

Salton Sea, North Lake Proposal Judy Anderson (Article), Summer 2003 p.10

Seeps and Springs in the Mojave National Pre-serve A critical resource. Past, present and future. Discussion of characteristics. Debra Hughson (Arti-cle), September, 2011 p.2

Thoughts on the Amargosa River Country Miriam 'Mim' Romero (Article), Fall 2001 p.3


US Filter's Salton Sea Proposal to be Evalu-ated A proposal for the Salton Sea. Tom Kirk (Arti-cle), Spring 2003 p.19

Walker Lake at Death's Door Ellen Pillard (Arti-cle), Winter 2002 p.1

Walker Lake Heros and Heroines Walker Lake Arts Festival. Rose Strickland (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.10

Water Conservation Measures Impact Salton Sea Tom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Water Transfer Endangers Salton Sea Mark Nichols (Article), Summer 2002 p.6

Water Transfer Threatens Salton Sea Mary Bono (Article), Summer 2002 p.1

Wet Winters Help Walker Lake Recover But much more work is needed. Tom Myers (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.5

What About Those Springs in the Mojave Na-tional Preserve? Management of the springs. An-nie Kearns (Article), Fall 2001 p.9

Water Conservation Measures Impact Salton SeaTom Kirk (Article), Summer 2002 p.7

Water IssuesAlegretti Farms Imperial County Water Grab.

(News Item), Spring 2003 p.18All American Canal Brings International Litiga-

tion Issue of canal seepage, related to proposed concrete-lining the canal. David Czamanske (Arti-cle), Winter 2006 p.1

Asking the Right Questions Cadiz Water Grab. El-den Hughes (Article), Fall 2001 p.10

Cadiz Water Subtitle: Good Dry-year Planning, or Water Grab. John Kincel (Article), Spring 2000 p.17

Chromium 6 Plume in Needles is 55 Feet From Colorado River Source is PG&E facility at Topock. Details of the problem and solution. Metropolitan Water District (Article), Winter 2004 #2 p.1

Decision Gives SNWA Opportunity to Re-think Water Las Vegas Water Grab. Launce Rake (Arti-cle), June 2009 p.2

Environmental Justice Short Circuited Eagle Mountain environmental situation. Donna Charpied (Article), September 2008 p.12

Grab for Desert Waters, The Cadiz Inc. and Southern California water issues. Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2002 p.10

Groups Join Together to Confront Water Rights Issue The war for Nevada's Groundwater. Las Ve-gas looks for more water. Ron Mrowka (Article), June, 2011 p.2

How We're Losing the West We Thought We'd Won Subtitle: 'Growth and Nevada's Groundwater' - SNWA's search for more water. Jim Deacon (Arti-cle), Summer 2006 p.3

Is the Lower Colorado Doomed? The delta, starv-ing for water taken from upstream. Jennifer Pitt (Article), Summer 2005 p.1

Joined at the Hip The relation between water sup-plies and power generation. John Hiatt (Article), Dec 2008 p.2

Las Vegas Looks North for Water John Hiatt (Ar-ticle), Winter 2004 #2 p.18

Las Vegas Searches for More Water SNWA's ef-forts to support Las Vegas growth. (Current Is-sues), September 16, 2006 p.11

Las Vegas Water Pipeline Suffers Procedural Setback (Current Issues), March, 2010 p.19

Lower Colorado River Protection Act of 2009, HR3481 Water quality. Introduced by Rep. Raul Grijalva. (Current Issues), June 2010 p.10

Lower Owens River Lawsuit Sierra Club and Owens Valley Committee vs LADWP. Mike Prather (Article), Spring 2002 p.8

Managing the Colorado River Through Dry Times Complexities. Jennifer Pitt (Article), March 15, 2007 p.18

Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge A Na-tional Wildlife Refuge to protect the Moapa Dace. Ann Ronald (Article), September 16, 2006 p.13

More Military Training in the California Desert? Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County. Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

MWD Launching New Water Conservation Pro-gram (Article), Fall 2003 p.14


Nevada Water Update (Current Issues), March, 2008 p.11

Nevada, Utah Reach Accord on Snake Valley Water (Current Issues), September 2009 p.12

Norton, Gale, Letter to Cadiz water project. Diane Feinstein (Letter), Fall 2001 p.11

Once They Call it Paradise, Kiss it Good-bye Sprawl on Steroids. Paradise Valley proposed de-velopment adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. 15,000 new homes. Donna Charpied & Larry Charpied (Article), Spring 2006 p.16

Owens Valley Water Agreement Mike Prather (Article), Winter 1998 p.3

Preview of Water Pumping at Coyote Springs Valley Proposed 50,000 dwelling community north of Las Vegas. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2003 p.7

Privitization of Water is a Mistake Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2001 p.2

Public Water for Private Profit Cadiz, Inc. returns to the desert. Bob Ellis (Article), September 2009 p.4

River Runs Through It, A Owens River rewatering- Success after years of effort. Mike Prather (Arti-cle), March 15, 2007 p.12

Salton Sea - The Good and the Not So Good Plusses and minuses at the Salton Sea. Carl E Bell (Article), Winter 2001 p.10

Salton Sea ESA and the IID. (News Item), Fall 2001 p.10

Snake Valley Water Hearings Delayed Ground water removal in Snake Valley, NV. (Current Is-sues), September 2008 p.15

Solution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy Yuma Desalting Plant and preservation of the Cienega de Santa Clara. David S 'Sid' Wilson (Article), Spring 2006 p.3

SUV Desert Synopsis of Cadiz Land Co. history. Bob Ellis (Article), Spring 2000 p.1

There's Green in Them Thar Hills Cadiz Valley Water. Stan Epperle (Article), July 1997 p.6

Turning Owens Lake Into Owens a-little-bit-wet Lake DWP efforts and proposals. Mike Prather (Article), Spring 1999 p.11

Waste Not, Want Not Subtitle: California's Urban Water Use Dilemma. Steve Bilson (Article), Sum-mer 2003 p.6

Water Victory in Owens Valley Court imposed penalties for LA DWP delay in Owens River mitiga-tion. Mike Prather (Article), Fall 2005 p.1


Water Wars and the California/Nevada Dilemma Border area issues created by differing state rules and regulations. Greg James (Article), March 15, 2007 p.3

Water, a Big Issue in Nevada Fighting for water rights. John Hiatt (Article), Summer 2003 p.7

Whiskey is for drinking but water… Reservoir on lower Colorado River to store water in wet year, and, lining canals in lower Colorado River area. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

White Pine County NV - Water Ch. 9 bankruptcy considered to protect from Las Vegas water grab. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.15

Water or Dust? Owens River Study Car-camp(Outings Notice), Summer 2000 p.16

Water Transfer Endangers Salton SeaMark Nichols (Article), Summer 2002 p.6

Water Transfer Threatens Salton SeaMary Bono (Article), Summer 2002 p.1

Water Victory in Owens ValleyCourt imposed penalties for LA DWP delay in Owens

River mitigation. Mike Prather (Article), Fall 2005 p.1

Water Wars and the California/Nevada DilemmaBorder area issues created by differing state rules

and regulations. Greg James (Article), March 15, 2007 p.3

Water, a Big Issue in NevadaFighting for water rights. John Hiatt (Article), Sum-

mer 2003 p.7Watson, JayStudent Conservation Association in the Cali-

fornia DesertGeneral description of the SCA goals and meth-

ods. (Article), Fall 2005 p.10Watts and Watt-hoursYou need to know this. What these terms are. Tom

Budlong (Sidebar), Dec 2009 p.17Waucoba Mountain Backpack, Inyo Na-tional Forest(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

Wayburn, M.D, EdgarBurros in DVNP

To Bruce Babbit, Sec'y of Interior, requesting con-trol of burros in DVNP. (Letter), April 1997 p.9

We Need VolunteersVolunteers needed to produce the Desert Report.

The current editor, Criag Deutsche, is leaving as editor. Craig Deutsche (Editorial), September, 2010 p.2

We Pay for our PastMining Contamination in the Mojave. Craig Deutsche

& Stan Haye (Article), March, 2008 p.12Webb, BrandonCEO of Wind Zero

More Military Training in the California Desert? (Wind Zero proposed facility in Impe-rial County.) Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

Webb, MaryEssay on a Desert River

The Truckee, by an author who knows the river. (Article), September, 2010 p.18

Weed Master machineto control Arundo Donax

Arundo Donax: Its Impact on the Lower Col-orado River (Invasive perennial grass.) John A Laccinole (Article), September 2009 p.10

WeedsArundo Donax: Its Impact on the Lower Col-

orado River Invasive perennial grass. John A Lac-cinole (Article), September 2009 p.10


Weepah Spring Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Wehausen, John DWilderness & Guzzlers for Desert Bighorn

Sheep(Article), Dec 2007 p.4

Weidart, StanRemembering Stan (Stan Weidart.) Vicky Hoover

(Article), March 2009 p.3Weidert, StanPlanning Initiated for Northern California &

Nevada DesertsNortheast CA and northwest NV. Susanville BLM

district. (Article), Winter 2006 p.12Weiner, TerryCalifornia Off-Highway Vehicle Program at Age

35Current problems and issues with the program.

(Article), September 16, 2006 p.1Desert Cahuilla Prehistoric Area Needs Help

Continuing OHV damage. (Article), March, 2010 p.8

Dilemma of Access, The"The California Deserts", Bruce M Pavlik. (Book

Review), September 2008 p.1Review of desert access pressures and conflicts.

(Article), September 2008 p.1Landfill Expansion will Bring Mountains of

Trash Near the Salton SeaImperial County gets big money to take more

trash. Expansion from 8 to 320 acres, from 80 to 225 feet high. (Article), December 2011 p.6

More Military Training in the California Desert?Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County.

(Article), March 2009 p.4Still at Risk Without Mining Law Reform

The 1872 Mining Law - outdated. HR3968 Rahall-Shay-Inslee bill. (Article), Summer 2006 p.12

Uncertain Future for the Desert Cahuilla Pre-historic AreaOff-Highway Division eyes Desert Cahuilla

Preshistoric Area. (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.8Weinrub, AlCommunity Power


Decentralized Power. 60 page download by Al Weinrub. Discussion of character of DG. With 158 references. (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

Weintraub, AlDecentralized, Renewable Power

A first priority for California. Review of decentral-ized energy policies and goals. (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.13

Welcome ChangeTerry Frewin is now Co-chair of the Desert Commit-

tee. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Spring 2005 p.2Welcome Stranger MineCarey's Castle / Welcome Stranger Mine Back-

pack (Outings Notice), Winter 1998 p.11Wellton-Mohawk Bypassmentioned as bypass for high salinity water

Solution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy (Yuma Desalting Plant and preservation of the Cienega de Santa Clara.) David S 'Sid' Wilson (Article), Spring 2006 p.3

WEMOWest Mojave Route Designation Revisited

(Sometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?Federal Judge Orders BLM to Control ORV

Abuse (BLM's Western Mojave route designation plan, and control of ORV abuse. Judge Illston's de-cision.) (Current Issues), March, 2011 p.10

West Mojave / Death Valley Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.23

West Mojave Exploration Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.16(Outings Notice), Summer 2002 p.22

West Mojave Primitive Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2001 p.19(Outings Notice), Summer 2001 p.22

West Mojave Route Designation RevisitedSometimes the Good Guys Win. But, Then What?

Western EnvironmentalUnder-regulated Hazardous Waste Facility

Throws a Desert Community into Crisis (Something is rotten in the town of Mecca. West-ern Environmental, waste processing causing ex-cessive odors.) Laura Massie (Article), September, 2011 p.16

Western Mojave Desert ORV Designation ProjectORV Designation Impacts Cultural Resources

(Critical review of BLM California Desert District ORV designation.) Thomas F King (Article), Spring 2004 p.3

Western Shoshone Defense ProjectAssistance in controlling mercury pollution


Western Watersheds ProjectBLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting

Standard ("Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc.) Jim Catlin (Article), De-cember 2011 p.4

Western Wilderness Conference, 2010At UC Berkeley, April 2010. Vicky Hoover (Article),

March, 2010 p.7Wet Winters Help Walker Lake RecoverBut much more work is needed. Tom Myers (Article),

Winter 1998-1999 p.5WetlandsSan Sebastian Marsh, Imperial County Endan-

gered by excessive aquifer pumping. (News Item), Winter 2003 p.19

Saving the Forgotten Colorado River Between Blythe and Yuma. Craig Deutsche & Gary Niles (Ar-ticle), Spring 2005 p.17

What About Those Springs in the Mojave National Preserve?Management of the springs. Annie Kearns (Article),

Fall 2001 p.9What Fate for Surprise CanyonRare jewel in the Death Valley region, threatened by

off-road vehicles. Tom Budlong (Article), Summer 2005 p.8

What We Do Out ThereVolunteers and their activities. Terry Frewin (Edito-

rial), Summer 2006 p.2What's Happening to the Mojave Ground SquirrelDecline in apparent population since 1980. Phil Leit-

ner (Article), Spring 2002 p.10What's Wrong with Fee DemoVicky Hoover (Article), Spring 2000 p.10

Wheat, CarlRemembering Frank Wheat

(Article), Fall 2000 p.11WSA That Didn't Make It - Now Looking To-

ward Wildlands 2000Great Falls Basin. (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17

Wheat, FrankCalifornia Desert Miracle (By Frank Wheat.) John

Robinson (Book Review), Winter 1998-1999 p.10Celebrating Frank Wheat's Miracle (Near com-

pletion of Wheat's book "California Desert Mira-cle".) Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.10

Judy Anderson Wins John Muir Award(Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.1

Remembering Frank Wheat Tom Turner, Buck Parker, Debbie Sease, Nick Ervin, Judy Anderson, Jim Dodson, Stan Haye, Elden Hughes, Patty Car-penter-Hughes, Ernest Quintana, Steve Tabor, Doug Kari, Carl Wheat & Deborah Reames (Arti-cle), Fall 2000 p.11

Sad Farewell to a Friend (Frank Wheat.) Elden Hughes (Article), Fall 2000 p.1

WSA That Didn't Make It - Now Looking To-ward Wildlands 2000Great Falls Basin. (Trip Report), Spring 1999 p.17


When God Lives in OmahaGetting companies and agencies to comply with en-

vironmental law. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Sum-mer 2001 p.2

Where Is It? (Dumbo Rock Formation)Bob Cates (Desert Knowledge), Fall 2005 p.20

Whipple Mountain Carcamp(Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16(Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17

Whipple MountainsEaster and Equinox in the California Desert (In

the Whipple Mountains.) (Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Whipple Mtn WA Service and Hike(Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #1 p.16

Whirlwind WarriorBy Preston Jefferson Arrow-weed. Elden Hughes

(Book Review), Winter 1998-1999 p.11Whiskey is for drinking but water…Reservoir on lower Colorado River to store water in

wet year, and, lining canals in lower Colorado River area. (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

White Mountain & Ancient Forest Car-camp(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.15(Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.12

White Mountain Carcamp and Hike(Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.16

White MountainsInto the Woods with Methuselah (A Desert

Mountain Range for Everyone - California's White Mountians.) Janet Damen (Article), March, 2011 p.22

White Mountains / Bristlecone Pine Forest Expoloratory(Outings Notice), July 1997 p.12

White Mountains Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.22(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.17(Outings Notice), Summer 2004 p.16

White Mountains WildernessWalk from the Desert to the Arctic, A (Proposed

plan for the White Mountains Wilderness.) Paul Mc-Farland & Sally Miller (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

White Nose Syndrome Headed to a Cave Near YouBackground and story of this important threat to bat

populations. Mollie Matteson (Article), June, 2011 p.6

White Pine County NV - WaterCh. 9 bankruptcy considered to protect from Las Ve-

gas water grab. (News Item), Winter 2006 p.15White Pine County Wilderness Legislation558,000 of White Pine County, NV, designated

wilderness. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13White Rock Range Inventory and Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 1999 p.14

White Rock Range Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Whitewater Trout FarmNew Future for the Whitewater Trout Farm

(The trout farm fed by Whitewater River draining San Gorgonio Wilderness, acquired by The Wild-lands Conservancy.) Frazier Haney (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.3

Whitney Pockets (near Mesquite, NV)Gold Butte / Whitney Pockets (near Mesquite,

NV) (Outings Notice), Fall 2004 p.16Whitney PortalLone Pine Lake, Alabama Hills, Manzanar (Hike,

Whitney Portal to Lone Pine Lake. Manzanar visit.) (Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.18

Whitney Portal SubdivisionIn the Shadow of Mount Whitney (Residential

subdivision on the road to Whitney Portal.) (Cur-rent Issues), Dec 15, 2006 p.7

Whittemore, HarveyMoapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge (A Na-


Why Is The Sierra Club is Always Suing Someone?Elden Hughes (Editorial), Summer 2005 p.2

Why More WildernessTerry Frewin (Editorial), Dec 2007 p.2

Wickman, JudyOwens Lake is for the Birds

A self-guided birding tour of Owens Lake. (Arti-cle), Winter 2003 p.6

Wild and Scenic Amargosa(Outings Notice), September 2007 p.21

Wild and Stormy Desert Committee Meet-ingRain threat to the Nov. CNRCC meeting. Letty

French (Article), Winter 2003 p.8Wild Horse and Burro ActWild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 (full

name)Wild Horse and Burro Legacy (Managing wild


Wild Horse and Burro LegacyManaging wild horses and burros on public lands.

Alex Neibergs (Article), September, 2010 p.3Wild Utah ProjectBLM Grazing Allotment Practices Not Meeting

Standard ("Citizen scientists protect wildlife needs." Detailed non-BLM monitoring reveals management problems. Duck Creek Allotment, Sage Groused habitat, etc.) Jim Catlin (Article), De-cember 2011 p.4

Wilderness22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild Friends of

Nevada Wilderness. Judy Anderson & Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

440,000 Acres of Wilderness Clark Co., NV, SB 2612. John Hiatt (Article), Fall 2002 p.1


A Matter of Words Legal interpretation of regula-tions concerning motorized access to guzzlers in wilderness. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.16

Bill Threatens Joshua Tree Wilderness Mary Bono's bill to allow a road in wilderness in Joshua Tree NP. Frank Buono (Article), Summer 2002 p.3

Bird Guzzlers in Wilderness Kate Allen (Article), March, 2008 p.16

BLM to Gut WSA Protection Concerning game in-troduction to wilderness by fish & game agencies. Tom Myers (Article), Spring 1999 p.5

BLM Wilderness - Nevada's Hidden Treasure Effort to designate Nevada wildlands as Wilder-ness. Marjorie L Sill (Article), July 1997 p.1

Boxer Introduces California's Wild Heritage Act Terry Frewin (Article), Fall 2002 p.1

California Desert Wilderness Areas Coso Range Wilderness. Terry Frewin (Article), Summer 2004 p.19

Changes Abound for Desert Dwelling SCA Crews A Spring "hitch" in the Golden Valley Wilderness. Reptiles, flowers and friends. Mattie Shields (Article), December 2011 p.3

County Rights and Designated Wilderness Owyhee Co., Idaho. Synopsis of the Owyhee Initia-tive land use legislation. Jon Marvel (Article), March 15, 2007 p.16

Economic Benefits of Wilderness Wilderness So-ciety report on the benefits of the Carrizo Plain Na-tional Monument. (Current Issues), June, 2008 p.18

Fire Planning for Desert Wilderness Areas Ron Woychak (Article), June, 2008 p.14

Fish Creek Mountains in the Fish Creek Wilder-ness Elden Hughes (Photo), Fall 2004 p.4

Giant Step Forward for Mojave Wilderness Catellus land transfer to Federal ownership, wilderness. Elden Hughes (Article), Spring 2000 p.3

Great Falls Basin Wilderness Study Area His-tory and description. Relation to Trona. Personal perspective by the author. How to proceed. Judy Anderson (Article), September, 2011 p.9

Guzzlers in Wilderness Sheephole Valley and Oro-copia Mountains wildernesses. (News Item), Sum-mer 2006 p.7

How Modern Wilderness Proposals are Crafted Ryan Henson (Article), March, 2008 p.14

Indian Pass - Indian Pass Wilderness Jim Dod-son (Photo), Fall 2004 p.4

Little Picacho Wilderness Past, Present and Fu-ture. (Outings Notice), Summer 2005 p.17


Nevada Wilderness Campaign Launched Brian Beffort (Article), Summer 2001 p.5

Nevada Wilderness Conference is a First Nevada Wilderness Meeting, May 1999. Ann Martin (Article), Summer 1999 p.1

Nevada Wilderness Designated by Congress 2004 Act creates wilderness areas, with provi-sions. Brian Beffort (Article), Spring 2006 p.14

Nevada Wilderness Status update. (News Item), Fall/Winter 1999 p.11

Nevada's Black Rock Desert Wilderness Bill Passes Congress (Article), Winter 2001 p.1

Pine Forest Recreation Area Enhancement Act Introduced 26,000 acres in the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek WSA, near Winnemucca, NV. Marjorie L Sill (Article), March 2012 p.22

Proposed Heliport for Grand Canyon Tours will Impact Nevada Wilderness (News Item), Spring 2004 p.7

Sierra Club Works to Protect Owyhee Canyon-lands Sierra Club's official position on the Owyhee Initiative. Edwina Allen & Clayton Daughenbaugh (Article), June 15, 2007 p.12

Soda Mountains WSA An uncertain future. Politi-cal pressure to release the Soda Mountains WSA. Laurel Williams (Article), September 2009 p.22

Sunrise Power Link Threatens State Wilder-ness Would de-designate CA state wilderness in Anza Borrego State Park, San Diego County. (Cur-rent Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Testimony for a Wild Nevada Nevada Wilderness Testimony - book to be published. Roberta Moore (Article), Winter 2003 p.19

Time Runs Out California Wilderness Coalition's wilderness proposals. Mike Cipra, Craig Deutsche & Terry Frewin (Article), Dec 2008 p.16

Unique Heritage with and Uncertain Future Bodie Hills. Wilderness quality lands threatened by gold mining. Malcom Clark (Article), March, 2011 p.13

Volunteers Critical to Wilderness Role of volun-teers in defining, encouraging and maintaining wilderness. Bryn Jones (Article), Fall 2005 p.17

Walk from the Desert to the Arctic, A Proposed plan for the White Mountains Wilderness. Paul Mc-Farland & Sally Miller (Article), Winter 2002 p.1

White Pine County Wilderness Legislation 558,000 of White Pine County, NV, designated wilderness. (Current Issues), March 15, 2007 p.13

Why More Wilderness Terry Frewin (Editorial), Dec 2007 p.2

Wilderness Management Plans: What's Hap-pening in Nevada? An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas have mangement plans. Shaaron Netherton (Article), June 2009 p.4


Wilderness Victory Clark County, Nevada, 450,000 Ac new wilderness. John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2003 p.1

Wildlands 2000 Campaign Builiding Momen-tum Geoffrey Smith (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.5

Wilderness & Guzzlers for Desert Bighorn SheepJohn D Wehausen (Article), Dec 2007 p.4

Wilderness Gems of Nevada's Lincoln County(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16

Wilderness in Southern NevadaA Citizen's Proposal. Brian Beffort (Article), Spring

2002 p.16Wilderness Inventory Begins in NevadaTom Myers (Article), Fall 1998 p.1

Wilderness Legislation in Riverside County190,000 acre proposal. (Current Issues), Dec 2007

p.15


Wilderness Management Plans: What's Happening in Nevada?An update. Few of Nevada's Wilderness areas have

mangement plans. Shaaron Netherton (Article), June 2009 p.4

Wilderness Monitoring in the East MojaveGoing over the same ground. Fifteen years of re-

warding work. Steve Tabor (Article), Dec 2009 p.3Wilderness or ZoosResponse to Dr Wehausen's Dec 2007 Desert Report

article about sheep guzzlers in wilderness. Jeffrey Kane (Article), March, 2008 p.18

Wilderness Restoration in Imperial CountySCA crew in the Yuha Desert. (Outings Notice), Win-

ter 2004 #2 p.17Wilderness Restoration in Owens Peak Wilderness(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.20

Wilderness Restoration TripBlack Rock Desert. (Outings Notice), Spring 2003

p.20Wilderness Society, Thehalf million grant to, in support of desert solar


Wilderness TrespassRemoving a stuck Toyota from Death Valley. (News

Item), Spring 2000 p.4Wilderness VictoryClark County, Nevada, 450,000 Ac new wilderness.

John Hiatt (Article), Winter 2003 p.1Wilderness VolunteersHow to volunteer to promote wilderness designa-

tions. (Sidebar), March, 2008 p.17Wilderness, NevadaSize of, dates designated

22 Years of Keeping Nevada Wild (Friends of Nevada Wilderness.) Judy Anderson & Brian Beffort (Article), March 15, 2007 p.10

Wildlands 2000 Campaign Builiding Mo-mentumGeoffrey Smith (Article), Fall/Winter 1999 p.5

Wildlands ConservancyBiggest Land Transaction Since the Spanish

Land Grants (Wildlands Conservancy's proposed purchase of Catellus properties.) Elden Hughes (Article), Winter 1998-1999 p.1

California Desert Land Acquisition (Acquisition of Catellus lands by Wildlands Conservancy.) (Arti-cle), Spring 1999 p.3

New Future for the Whitewater Trout Farm (The trout farm fed by Whitewater River draining San Gorgonio Wilderness, acquired by The Wild-lands Conservancy.) Frazier Haney (Article), Dec 15, 2006 p.3

owner, operator of Pipes Canyon PreservePipes Canyon - All in a Day's Work (Rare

Desert Watershed. History and operation of the Preserve.) April Sall (Article), Spring 2006 p.12

participation in land transfer


WildlifeCalifornia Fish & Game Wildlife Plan Draft plan,

five years in the making. (Current Issues), Septem-ber 16, 2006 p.7

Connectivity Wildlife corridors. Elden Hughes (Edi-torial), Fall 2001 p.2

For Love of Pronghorn Review of pronghorn ante-lope and researcher Jim Yoakum. Tina Nappe (Arti-cle), March, 2011 p.8

Gift for the Carrizo Plain Pronghorn, A Fence Removal. Letty French (Article), March, 2008 p.22


Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge A Na-tional Wildlife Refuge to protect the Moapa Dace. Ann Ronald (Article), September 16, 2006 p.13

Pronghorn of the Carrizo Plain Ancient Survivor - Modern Mystery. Why the population decline?. Diego Johnson (Article), September, 2010 p.16

Safe Passage Soon for Urban Wildlife Puente Hills area, highway underpass. Andrea Gullo (Arti-cle), Spring 2005 p.14

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge In northwest Nevada. 'A Treasure to Preserve'. Brian Beffort & Shaaron Netherton (Article), December, 2010 p.4

Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, and Domestic Sheep Threat of disease transmission from dome-sitc sheep. Paul McFarland (Article), September 16, 2006 p.14

Wildlife and Wind EnergyKelly Fuller (Article), Spring 2005 p.4

Will We Know What We Lost?California's Desert Flora. Floristic inventory is far

from complete. James M Andre (Article), Dec 2008 p.6

Williams, LaurelSoda Mountains WSA

An uncertain future. Political pressure to release the Soda Mountains WSA. (Article), September 2009 p.22

Wilshire, HowardBuilding a Radioactive Highway

Project Plowshare's plan to excavate I-40 through the Bristol Mtns with 23 simultaneous nuclear explosions. (Article), Spring 2001 p.9

ORVs vs. Desert LandscapesDamage caused by ORVs in the desert. (Article),

September 2008 p.3Wilshire, Howard Gauthor



Wilson, David S 'Sid'Solution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy

Yuma Desalting Plant and preservation of the Cienega de Santa Clara. (Article), Spring 2006 p.3

Wind EnergyBaja California's Northern Sky Island Threats to

La Sierra Juarez and Sierra San Pedro Martir by en-ergy development. Aaron Quintanar (Article), Sep-tember, 2010 p.1

Black Lava Butte and Flat Top Mesa at Risk from Wind Energy Project "Saving Our Desert - One Butte at a Time." Met towers constructed (he-licoptered in) on pristine lava buttes, to the sur-prise of adjacent homeowners. Michelle Myers (Ar-ticle), March 2012 p.8

Evaluating Wind Energy Proposals Notice of available document 'Environmental Impacts of Wind-Energy Projects'. (Current Issues), June 15, 2007 p.11

LA County Supervisors drop wind plans Meteo-rological towers in Antelope Valley denied. No de-cision on industrializing land adjacent to the Poppy Preserve. (Issues Update), March 2012 p.7

New Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up In The Air The "Rules" for wind projects will probably change before the end of 2011. Kelly Fuller (Arti-cle), September, 2011 p.1

Sierra Club Supports Mandatory Wind Guide-lines for Wildlife Avoidance, Minimization, and Mitigation Letter from Michael Brune, Exec-utive Director of the Sierra Club, to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar. Others wanted voluntary guidelines. Barbara Boyle (Letter), March 2012 p.10


Wind is not Free Ocotillo Express Wind Energy Project. Kevin Emmerich (Article), March, 2011 p.14

Wind farmsWildlife and Wind Energy Kelly Fuller (Article),

Spring 2005 p.4Wind Guidelines Federal Advisory Committeemakeup, suspension of, relation to FWS guidelines,

voluntary & mandatory guidelinesNew Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up

In The Air (The "Rules" for wind projects will probably change before the end of 2011.) Kelly Fuller (Article), September, 2011 p.1

Wind is not FreeOcotillo Express Wind Energy Project. Kevin Em-

merich (Article), March, 2011 p.14Wind turbinesAltamont Pass bird kill rate

New Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up In The Air (The "Rules" for wind projects will probably change before the end of 2011.) Kelly Fuller (Article), September, 2011 p.1

guidelines, voluntaryNew Federal Wind Energy Guidelines are Up

In The Air (The "Rules" for wind projects will probably change before the end of 2011.) Kelly Fuller (Article), September, 2011 p.1

Wind Turbines(News Item), Fall 2003 p.9

Wind Wolves PreserveAnd surrouding area. (Map), Winter 2004 #2 p.10Overview and history of. David Clendenen (Article),

Winter 2004 #2 p.10Running with Wind Wolves - Service and Ex-

ploration (Wind Wolves Preserve.) (Outings No-tice), Spring 2006 p.20

Volunteers at Wind Wolves Preserve David Clendenen (Article), Fall 2005 p.16

Wind Wolves Preserve - Tejon Park(Outings Notice), March, 2008 p.20

Wind ZeroMore Military Training in the California

Desert? (1000 acres near Ocotillo.) (Current Is-sues), September 2007 p.11

More Military Training in the California Desert? (Wind Zero proposed facility in Imperial County.) Terry Weiner (Article), March 2009 p.4

Wind Zero Blows Hot and Cold(Current Issues), Dec 2009 p.13

Wind Zero Project Still Under Study(Current Issues), June 2010 p.11

Wollastenitepotential mine in Death Valley, Hunter Mountain


Wonderland Diamond LoopJoshua Tree National Park, Wonderland Dia-

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Wonderland of Rocks - Joshua Tree Na-tional Park(Outings Notice), Dec 15, 2006 p.17(Outings Notice), September 16, 2006 p.22

Wonderland of Rocks Carcamp and Hike(Outings Notice), Spring 2000 p.18

Wonderland of Rocks Dayhike(Outings Notice), Fall 2000 p.22

Wonderland WashJoshua Tree National Park, Wallstreet Mill to

Wonderland Wash (Outings Notice), Summer 1999 p.15

Woolsey, JamesRestoration of the Kelso Depot Nearly Com-

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Worrisome New Partnership, AIllegal off-road vehicle use and the California De-

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Worthington Mountains Wilderness, NVNevada Wilderness Designated by Congress


Woychak, RonFire Planning for Desert Wilderness Areas

(Article), June, 2008 p.14


Write the Wild Joshua Tree National Park Carcamp(Outings Notice), Spring 2003 p.22

WSA That Didn't Make It - Now Looking Toward Wildlands 2000Great Falls Basin. Carl Wheat & Frank Wheat (Trip

Report), Spring 1999 p.17Wuerthner, GeorgeKeynote speaker

Protecting Native American Lands and Sa-cred Sites (Conference discussing.) (Current Issues), March 2009 p.12

Wysup, GeorgeNot So Hot Memories of Death Valley

North Death Valley Exploratory, May 2000. (Trip Report), Summer 2000 p.19

-X-Xam Kwitcam Trailcrosses the tract in question

Tamarack Lagoon Protest of BLM Manage-ment Plan (Limited Use designation of 100 acres previously off-limits to ORV travel, near Walters Camp.) (Current Issues), Dec 2008 p.5

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-Y-YaquitepecHome of Marshal South, in 2009. Craig Deutsche

(Photo), Dec 2009 p.5Year of Changes, AConservation successes, and Desert Report

progress. Elden Hughes (Editorial), Winter 2001 p.2

Yellow Aster Mine, CAWe Pay for our Past (Mining Contamination in the


Yellow Pine RailroadOpening of the Mojave Desert (Brief history of

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Yerington MineEPA to Take Lead on Yerington Mine Cleanup

Emily Heun (Article), Spring 2005 p.12Yoakum, JimFor Love of Pronghorn (Review of pronghorn an-

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You Are the DifferenceIndividuals speaking out are a major source of influ-

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Young, Dwight100 Years of Preserving America's Past

Centennial of the Antiquities Act. (Article), Sep-tember 16, 2006 p.10

YouthInner City Outings Offer Kids a New Perspec-

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Yucca MountainUpdate. (News Item), Summer 2001 p.18

Yucca Mountain License Application may be Final Blow(Current Issues), March, 2010 p.19

Yucca Mountain Nuclear Depositoryapproved by President Bush for nuclear waste dis-

posalBush Gives Risky Approval - Yucca Mountain

Ralph Landers (Article), Spring 2002 p.1Here Are the Facts (Yucca Mountain dangers.) (Ar-

ticle), Spring 2002 p.17Nevada Continues its Fight Against the Yucca

Mountain Nuclear Depository (News Item), Spring 2004 p.9

The Achilles Heel of Yucca Mountain Debra Hughson (Article), Summer 2002 p.17

Wagons Ho! (Subtitle: Nuke waste hauled over im-proved wagon trail. (Yucca Mountain).) Miriam 'Mim' Romero & Susan Sorrells (Article), Winter 2001 p.4

Yuha ACECDamage at the Yuha ACEC (Motorcycles and OHV

vehicles.) (News Item), Spring 2002 p.10Yuha desertWilderness Restoration in Imperial County

(SCA crew in the Yuha Desert.) (Outings Notice), Winter 2004 #2 p.17

Yuha Desert Work Party and Dayhike(Outings Notice), Spring 2004 p.16

Yuma Desalting PlantSolution to the YDP/Cienega Controversy


-Z-Zamora, FranciscoConservation of the Colorado River Delta

(Article), Winter 2004 #1 p.8Zichella, CarlRenewable Energy Resources & Meeting the

Climate ChallengeClimate change. (Article), March 2009 p.10

Zwinger, SusanThanksgiving Feast Shared by Quechan &

Desert ActivistsImmersed in Quechan culture. (Article), Winter

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Documents

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