The Wildlife Conservation Board approves $3,480,000 grant for Prescott Preserve – Ecological Restoration (Phase 1)
The Wildlife Conservation Board approved the allocation of $3,480,000 grant to the Saving Oswit Canyon, DBA Oswit Land Trust, on May 22, 2025. This grant aims to restore 28 acres of diverse desert valley floor habitat within Prescott Preserve, a 120-acre former golf course in Palm Springs. Phase 1 of the restoration project will focus on 15 acres of desert dry wash woodland, 11 acres of Sonoran creosote bush scrub, and 2 acres of perimeter buffer habitat.
As we embark on this significant milestone at Prescott Preserve, our primary focus will be on the finalization of designs, conducting surveys, and implementing baseline monitoring. For comprehensive information, kindly visit the dedicated page for Prescott Preserve – Ecological Restoration. This page provides the most up-to-date updates, maps, a timeline, frequently asked questions, and additional resources.
“I have always wanted to save land. When I met Jane and was introduced to Oswit Land Trust, I finally found a way that I could make my interest in saving land become a reality. Jane took me on a bike ride to show me the golf course properties and I immediately saw her vision. It will be incredible to see a beautiful nature preserve instead of construction and more houses.”