The Tortoises of Coachella Valley
A tortoise count is happening in the Coachella Valley— and I’m tagging along.
Written by: Kevin Gepford
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Mojave Desert
Coachella Valley, Flora, Mojave Desert
Desert Springtime – Gallery
The spring of 2022 was a dry one, and in the middle of an extended drought. But life still prevails. Seeds must be produced. These little flowers gave it everything they had to complete their lifecycle before another summer set in.
Written by: Kevin Gepford
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Eagle-eye View of a Solar Farm
Desert Sunlight Solar Project was one of the first significant installations in the Mojave. I decided to get a fresh perspective on it, from the air.
Written by: Kevin Gepford
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Gopherus agassizii, Mojave Desert
Desert Tortoise U.
There’s an entire industry set up to manage tortoise populations. At the center of the action is the Desert Tortoise Council, a brain trust of biologists, ecologists, and conservationists who have been training people for 30 years to help protect these tortoises.
Written by: Kevin Gepford
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