Feinstein was instrumental in passing legislation to establish Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, and the Mojave National Preserve.
“When I look back on it, the really true remarkable thing is, you know, basically saying the desert really matters," Hanford said."The desert is an area worth protecting. It is as special and biodiverse and has cultural importance and just as much as anywhere else in the state, and of course anywhere else in the country.
“This bill is the completion of a 25-year effort to better manage the California desert,” Feinstein said at the time. “It fulfills the promise I made to off-roaders and environmental groups that we wouldn’t stop with the 1994 bill. More importantly, it shows that by working together we can expand protections for this region while ensuring it remains open for all visitors to enjoy.”In her honor, Hanford said, he is going to keep advocating for desert lands.
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