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 "display_name": "Mojave Desert Land Trust",
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 "headquarters_city": "Joshua Tree",
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 "short_description": "Mojave Desert Land Trust protects the Mojave Desert ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values.",
 "about": "Our Giving Tuesday campaign has ended.\nThank you for your generous support this year.\nTo make \u00a0a contribution or to learn more about MDLT, please visit: https://www.mdlt.org/\n\nWhen was the last time the splendor of the desert took your breath away ? Do you remember where you were and what filled you with wonder?\nThere is truly nothing quite like this land. From magnificent dark and starry skies, to breathtaking views, to some of the most incredible plants and animals in the world, the California desert gives us so many gifts . And now, it\u2019s our turn to give to ensure this fragile and precious land can be enjoyed for generations to come.\nThe Mojave Desert Land Trust\u2019s mission is to protect the desert\u2019s ecosystem and its scenic and cultural resource values. We do this through:\nLand Acquisition - Purchasing ecologically sensitive and diverse parcels of land from willing sellers which, in most cases, is conveyed to the National Park System or Bureau of Land Management. In some cases, we retain land that does not meet conveyance standards so we can protect resources.\nLand Stewardship - We care for the land we acquire through cleanup, restoration, research, and more.\nNative Plant Restoration - We grow native plants to help restore habitats, bank seeds to ensure that we can grow native (and sometimes endangered) plants, and educate the public.\nEducation - We help others become good stewards of the land through outreach, educational programs for underserved youth and others, campfire talks, and more.\nPublic Policy and Advocacy - We work to ensure that land and wildlife are protected at the legislative level.\nThe work we do can be complicated, but our goal is simple: we want to take care of the desert that has given so much to all of us. We do this: Because We Love This Land.\nWhen you support MDLT, you\u2019re protecting the unique living landscapes of the California desert now and long into the future. Your gift creates a legacy of love\u00a0 for our beautiful desert.\nPlease give today so the iconic Joshua tree, the cherished desert tortoise, the stunning starry skies, and unmatched desert vistas can be part of every tomorrow.\nThank you for your support and sharing our love of this land.",
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