The Morongo Basin Conservation Association held its 53rd Annual Meeting virtually on Saturday morning, January 29, 2022, at 10 AM. The theme “The Last Joshua Tree?: Climate Change and the Future of this Iconic Species” was addressed by keynote speaker Brendan Cummings of the Center for Biological Diversity with additional remarks by Chris Clarke of the National Parks Conservation Association. A Question and Answer session followed the presentations.
The state of California is in the process of studying whether “threatened species” status should be assigned to the western Joshua tree to prevent its extinction due to climate change. The speakers will address habitat and ecosystem issues, the current status of the state review, how communities have dealt with the temporary restrictions on removing Joshua trees, and possible future scenarios.
Brendan Cummings is the Conservation Director of the Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places. An attorney, Brendan has litigated numerous cases regarding endangered species, wildlife, public lands and climate change. Brendan is currently leading the Center's effort to get the western Joshua tree protected under the California Endangered Species Act.
Chris Clarke is the Ruth Hammett Associate Director for the California Desert Program of the National Parks Conservation Association. Chris was formerly environment editor at Los Angeles- based KCET, the nation’s largest independent public television station. He also is a co-host of the desert-focused podcast, “Ninety Miles from Needles.”
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0:06 Introduction by President, Steve Bardwell
17:16 Laraine Turk Honoring Ruth Rieman, retiring Board member
20:15 Remarks by Rich Rieman
21:16 Introduction and Remarks by Chris Clarke
41:16 Presentation by Brendan Cummings
1:20:05 Questions and Conversation with Chris Clarke and Brendan Cummings
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