CALIFORNIA’S DESERT. OUR SHARED FUTURE.
A living desert. An irreplaceable landscape.
Join us in caring for California’s Mojave.
01 / WHO WE ARE
The desert is more than the space between cities. It is a place worth understanding—and protecting.
Save Our Mojave is dedicated to raising awareness of California’s Mojave Desert and the wildlife that calls it home. We believe informed people can make a difference for this extraordinary landscape.
Our purpose is simple: bring research into the conversation, make knowledge accessible, and inspire care for the Mojave.
Connect with us02 / KNOW THE LAND
Look closer. Beyond the open horizon is a remarkable world of life, adaptation, and change.
WILDLIFE
Desert tortoises spend about 95% of their lives in burrows. These shelters help them endure heat and drought, but habitat loss, disease, and climate change threaten their survival across the Mojave.
Meet the desert tortoise
LANDSCAPES
Sand dunes, volcanic formations, mountains, and Joshua tree woodlands make the Mojave a mosaic of habitats. Springs, elevation, and soil shape the life found here.
Explore its natural diversityA CLOSER LOOK
At Kelso Dunes, shifting sand can produce a deep, resonant “booming” sound. Even a landscape that looks still has a story to tell.
Discover Kelso Dunes03 / WHAT MOVES US
Start with the evidence. Explore the science of desert habitats, wildlife, and the changes affecting them—from climate impacts to restoration techniques.
Read the scienceBring the Mojave into the conversation. Learn about its landscapes and share reliable information with others.
Learn about desert ecosystemsTurn awareness into everyday care. The choices we make on the road and on the land matter to desert wildlife.
Make a difference04 / GO DEEPER
These links point to primary science, official park resources, and established conservation organizations working in the Mojave.
05 / LEAVE ROOM FOR THE WILD
Protecting the Mojave begins with how we move through it.
Read NPS wildlife guidanceWatch tortoises from a distance. Avoid touching or disturbing them; stress can cause them to lose precious stored water.
Vehicles can crush hidden burrows. Watch for tortoises crossing roads, and check beneath your parked car before leaving.
Pack out your trash, including food waste. Learn about the places you visit and help others appreciate the desert’s living landscape.
LET’S KEEP THE MOJAVE IN THE CONVERSATION
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