MDLT Receives 1,440-acre Caliente Creek Tract for Conservation

 Southern California-based life coach Dr. Jordan Tourtelot Perzik runs his own private practice and has a PhD in clinical psychology from Pacifica Graduate University. An environmental conservation advocate, Dr. Jordan Perzik supports the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT).

MDLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to protect desert lands with natural and cultural value. Since 2006, the trust has protected more than 120,000 acres.

On June 23, 2022, MDLT announced it was protecting Caliente Creek, a three-parcel property of about 1,440 acres. Just south of the Sierra Nevada, Caliente Creek comprises rolling hills at elevations of 3,500 to 4,600 feet. MDLT received the land as a donation from Trust for Public Land. It will manage the property for habitat restoration and scientific research.

While making the announcement, MDLT executive Cody Hanford expressed gratitude for the new acquisition. He affirmed that the habitat was indeed a key link between the mountains and the desert. Furthermore, it was a biological hot spot with a critical water resource, making it crucial for the survival of endangered species like the California Condor.

Public access is also part of MDLT’s plan for Caliente Creek. Because it is just 1.5 miles west of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, the nonprofit could add a connection to the renowned trail, giving hikers and explorers new lands to traverse. This trail of hikers will also boost the economy of the local Twin Oaks community.