Climate change and lack of water are persistent challenges in the desert.

With the acceleration of development and popularity of Joshua Tree National State Park and surrounding areas, the community is concerned that there is not enough land management and education for visitors.

There are few places in America that have avoided the destruction of nature to accelerate the built environment. Up until now, the desert was left untouched by development.

Local activities such as off-roading and garbage dumping on the side of the road, have been long term community concerns.

In the 2020-21, Short Term Rentals (STR) and rapid corporate development has accelerated, causing long term damage to the ecology and people who live in the local desert communities.