Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and its Biodiversity

Presented by: Marshall R. Topham

Science & Land

Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM Utah Time - 5:30 PM Utah Time

In 1996 Washington County Utah made history when it became the first County ever to receive approval for a countywide “Habitat Conservation Plan” to protect an endangered species. This cooperative effort complies with the Endangered Species Act and affords protection to the endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise. The initial effort was not without controversy, but today the resulting Red Cliffs Desert Reserve has become a valuable asset to the region, protecting an area of abundant and unique biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth. Come learn about the extraordinary biodiversity within its borders.

Photo credit: Red Cliffs Desert Reserve Facebook page

Location: Kanab City Library, Multipurpose Room. 374 N Main St, Kanab, UT 84741

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