WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2016. The Obama administration today announced it will permanently protect special areas of the California Desert as Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow, and Castle Mountains National Monuments. The national monument designations preserve the stark beauty of the desert, well-loved recreation areas, Route 66 and other historic sites, as well as important cultural artifacts. Together they conserve and connect habitat to help buffer the desert, its wildlife and communities from a changing climate.
