Happy Valley
"Spectacular, undisturbed alluvial fan"
Happy Valley
Indio Hills, California
History
The property, referred to as Happy Valley, is a spectacular, undisturbed alluvial fan with diverse vegetation and significant value to native wildlife. The property is an important migration corridor between the Coachella Valley and Joshua Tree National Park and is critical for the endangered Mojave desert tortoise that have historically been reported within the property boundaries. This property also creates an important buffer zone for all wildlife since it abuts land that is already protected on two sides.
Acres will improve connectivity among conservation areas and adjacent land
Jane Garrison, Founder and Executive Director of Oswit Land Trust, says “The acquisition of the Happy Valley property is so important for its biological value, vulnerability to destruction, critical wildlife habitat and its proximity to already conserved land which creates a necessary wildlife corridor. It is the perfect acquisition for wildlife.” She continues to state , “Oswit Land Trust is certainly fulfilling its mission of “Saving Wildlife One Acre at a Time” and we are not slowing down anytime soon!”
OLT is immensely grateful to the landowners who agreed to allow OLT to apply for grants to purchase the property. This process can take up to 2 years and can’t be done without the willingness and patience of landowners. The property was slated for development but now is protected in perpetuity.
More Happy Valley photos...
