Preserve land, to support education, conservation and research in the Coachella Valley, and to act as the support organization for the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
Why is it important?
For the past 35 years, Friends of the Desert Mountains has protected over 60,000 acres. They currently manage and monitor over 17,000 acres of conservation land.
As Friends of the Desert Mountains, they are dedicated to building a community of support to help preserve the unique wildlife and scenic beauty of the Coachella Valley and Desert Mountains. The Friends’ vision for the Coachella Valley is a thriving and productive community integrated with a healthy and sustainable natural environment. They achieve this through their core values of Stewardship of the land, Collaboration with local partners and indigenous tribes, Education that will last a lifetime, and Access for All to the valley’s beautiful landscape.