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The California Deserts are vast, harsh yet fragile lands within a day's drive of 40 million people. Approximately 80 percent of the desert, or 25 million acres, is publicly owned and includes two national parks, one national preserve, six military bases, 72 wilderness areas, 14 state parks and extensive holdings of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Conflicting demands for use of California desert lands make it imperative for governmental agencies to work cooperatively in support of agency missions, protection of desert resources, and public use. The DMG was established as the forum for government agencies to address and discuss issues of common concern. Through cooperative management each agency achieves greater operational efficiency, enhances resource protection, and the public is better served.

DMG Announcements
DMG Meeting - CANCELLED
Jun 17 – Jun 18, 2009 at Ft. Irwin, CA

Due to the unavailability of the majority of managers, the meeting is cancelled. For those of you who have already made room reservations please ensure you cancel them as soon as possible.

The next DMG meeting is scheduled for 26 - 27 August at the Best Western Island Palms Hotel in San Diego and is hosted by USGS. More information on the meeting will be forthcoming soon.

Please contact either Clarence Everly or Russell Scofield if you have any questions.

CANCELLED

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Developing a Biological Assessment Training
May 04 – May 06, 2009 at Twentynine Palms, CA

CLASS IS NOW FULL

Under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Federal agencies are required to describe the potential effects of their activities to threatened and endangered species in a written report, called a Biological Assessment (BA). The BA development process may be improved if the natural resource agency (typically the Fish and Wildlife Service or NOAA Fisheries) concisely describes the interagency consultation process and needed elements

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