April 30,2013 – Habitat Conservation area landowner seeks Sand Mountain land swap; OHV community concerned

HURRICANE – The Mojave desert tortoise has long been a source of contention in Washington County, at least insofar as it has taken preeminence over landowner’s rights. One landowner in particular has been waiting 17 years for a viable exchange of his property that was appropriated to the interest of the tortoise. Read more…