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January 2025

Jan 24 2025

Volunteers Needed: Help Restore the Shoshone Springbrook Channel!

Jan 25 2025

Volunteers Needed: Help Restore the Shoshone Springbrook Channel!

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Two New National Monuments in California

Two New National Monuments in California

For Immediate Release January 7, 2025Contact: Cameron Mayer, Executive Director,Friends of the Amargosa Basin(562) 233-7874 Friends of the Amargosa Basin thanks the Biden administration for designating Chuckwalla and Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments. Shoshone,...

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🌿 Join Us for the Shoshone Springbrook Restoration Project! 🌿

We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help restore critical habitat in Shoshone, California, and expand the range of the once-thought-extinct Shoshone pupfish!

🗓 January 24th (Friday) & 25th (Saturday), 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day

📍 Shoshone, CA (just 30 minutes west of Pahrump or 2 hours from Las Vegas!)

🔧 What We’ll Be Doing:
- Digging up and planting wetland plugs like Cooper’s rush, salt grass, and goldenrod.
- Watering plants and lining the Springbrook channel with harvested rocks.
- Removing invasive cattails and weeding the upper Amargosa vole marsh.
- Trimming willows and clearing dead debris in the lower vole marsh.

👕 What to Bring:
- Dress in layers for changing weather.
- Rubber knee-high boots or waders (or work onshore if you prefer).
- Work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and your own food.

💡 How to Register:
Contact Christiana Manville via text, phone, or email:
702-271-6137
Christiana_Manville@fws.gov

Let us know which day(s) you’re joining and if you’d like to camp at the Shoshone Campground.

🌟 Together, we can make a difference for this fragile desert ecosystem and its unique species. We hope to see you there! 🌟

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Friends of the Amargosa Basin2 weeks ago

☀️ Never a Bad Day in the Amargosa

Exciting things are on the horizon! 🌿 Vole Fest 2025 and more are just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

Stay in the loop by subscribing to all things FAB! If you’d like to receive a hard copy of our updates, make sure your mailing address is up to date.
Big adventures are coming—don’t miss out!

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🎉 We are celebrating the new Chuckwalla & Sáttítla Highlands National Monuments in California! These efforts were led by Tribes & broadly supported by elected officials, businesses, hunters and anglers, scientists, veterans, & local community members.

The new Chuckwalla National Monument is located south of Joshua Tree National Park. Seven Tribes called for the protection of this cultural landscape. The monument will honor Tribal sovereignty, boost the local economy, and help ensure access to nature for local residents.

The new Sáttítla Highlands National Monument is located in northeastern California. Since time immemorial, the Pit River Nation has regarded Sáttítla as sacred, and this area remains a spiritual center for the Pit River and Modoc Nations as well as for surrounding Tribal Peoples. The monument also protects critical water resources for millions of Californians.
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#ProtectChuckwalla #ProtectSáttítla

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Dublin Gulch Caves, Shoshone, CA

Dublin Gulch offers a glimpse into history with its unique hand-dug cave dwellings. Early settlers carved these homes into the soft hills, creating a desert sanctuary that remains a fascinating part of the region’s story.

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Amargosa Basin, the Gulch is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of those who came before us. It’s a must-visit for history buffs, adventurers, and anyone seeking to connect with the past.

Have you explored the caves of Dublin Gulch? Share your experience below! 🛖✨

#DublinGulch #DesertHistory #ShoshoneCA #AmargosaBasin #ExploreThePast #FriendsoftheAmargosaBasin #FAB #AmargosaBasinNationalMonument #AmargosaBasinMonumentCampaign #Shoshone #ShoshoneVillage #NationalMonument #NationalPark #DeathValley #DeathValleyNationalPark

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A rare and vital treasure in the Mojave Desert, the Amargosa River weaves through our arid landscape, bringing life to plants, animals, and people alike. Often hidden underground, the river emerges above the surface in special places like Shoshone, CA, creating lush riparian habitats in the heart of the desert.

This beautiful waterway reminds us of the delicate balance in nature and the importance of protecting these unique ecosystems.

Have you explored the Amargosa River? Let us know your favorite spot! 💧

#AmargosaRiver #MojaveMagic #DesertEcosystem #Shoshone #California #ShoshoneVIllage #Mojave #MojaveDesert #AmargosaBasinNationalMonument #AmargosaBasinMonumentCampaign #AmargosaBasin #FAB #FriendsoftheAmargosaBasin #CaliforniaTravel #CaliforniaDesert #NationalPark #NationalMonument #DeathValley

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Even in the driest conditions, life finds a way! 🐢
Many animals in the Mojave Desert have incredible adaptations to survive with minimal water. Take the desert tortoise, for example. These resilient reptiles can go months without drinking water, obtaining most of the moisture they need from the plants they eat. They also store water in their bladder and can tolerate significant dehydration.

Have you seen one of our tortoise friends while in the Amargosa Basin? 🌵 Share a photo below!
📸: Roy C. Averill-Murray USFWS

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Jan 24 2025

Volunteers Needed: Help Restore the Shoshone Springbrook Channel!

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Volunteers Needed: Help Restore the Shoshone Springbrook Channel!

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