Sunday, June 15, 2008

Tortoises on Casino property

Tribal officials responded to concerns about tortoise populations on the land slated for construction of a casino and RV park at the intersection of Baseline and Adobe Roads in Twentynine Palms, bordering the National Park.
Following a study which found no tortoises on the site and comments by neighbors of the site that tortoises can be found on the property, [tribal spokesman Rod] Wilson said tribal officials committed to conducting another study.

The article in the Desert Trail further details recent community concerns and the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indian's plans concerning the Environmental Assessment (pdf). Grand opening is still scheduled for March 2009.