Over the years, we have learned that many local residents of San Diego, Imperial, and Riverside Counties are not aware that the largest state Park in California is in their own backyard. We have taken this issue to heart, and it is a part of how we meet our mission to preserve and protect this California jewel. 

We are advocates for the protection of this incredible desert. We ensure that the Park will be considered an important resource to continue protecting through education. Protection starts with our public education programming and expands to our relationship-building and educating voters, decision-makers, and politicians. We know by informing these people of the unique ecosystem that encompasses biodiversity, cultural heritage, wilderness, endangered species habitat, watersheds, and so much more that when they are faced with an opportunity to destroy or protect, they will have the information needed to increase the chances that this place will be protected as it was intended to be.

This work is increasingly important as new threats are continual:

• Industrial Scale Solar Power
• Water Conveyance (Pipeline Projects)
• Energy Transmission

While these are all important areas of development to serve Californians, there is a gap in understanding and connection between agencies to monitor the impact on our most resource-dense, open, and protected areas that contribute to environmental health. We are well aware of this intersection here in Anza-Borrego, and we are dedicated to keeping our regional stakeholders informed of the impact of projects on Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

You can learn more about current threats to our Park here.