Preserves
The Native American Land Conservancy protects cultural landscapes and sacred sites from destructive development, misuse, and theft. Within these traditional spaces lies the history and heritage of Indigenous peoples. Ensuring their protection provides ancestral connection to Native communities for generations to come, as well as ensuring the natural beauty of the land for all.
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Please note that these sacred sites preserved by the Native American Land Conservancy are not open to the public and can only be accessed by invitation. We appreciate your understanding and respect for the privacy of these culturally significant spaces.
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Old Woman Mountains
The Old Woman Mountains Preserve, a 2,560-acre cultural landscape in Ward Valley, was purchased by the NALC to protect its traditional cultural properties. In partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and local scientists, the NALC is restoring sensitive areas impacted by off-highway vehicles. Collaborations with research institutions have led to biological surveys, and efforts are ongoing to protect the desert tortoise and native plant communities. The preserve also serves as a site for Learning Landscape programs, engaging tribal youth and maintaining its role as a sacred, healing space.
Coyote Hole
Coyote Hole, located in the Mojave Desert, holds cultural significance for local tribal communities. On May 22, 2018, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors transferred the property to the NALC, which now manages it in close collaboration with neighboring tribes.
Since 1998, the NALC has partnered with tribes, conservation groups, and government agencies to protect Native American cultural landscapes. In 2013, the NALC was identified as a key partner to manage Coyote Hole, and after securing an easement and completing a CEQA analysis, the transfer was finalized.
Today, the NALC ensures the protection of Coyote Hole’s biological, cultural, and historic resources, working closely with tribes to draft a management plan and safeguard the site’s sensitive areas.
Hunat Paac Pihaaka'
The Hunat Paac Pihaaka' Preserve, located deep in Morongo Valley near Sand to Snow National Monument, is a 60-acre preserve featuring a cabin used as a learning center. Surrounded by cottonwood trees in the high desert, the preserve is a unique site rich in natural resources. It serves as a hub for education and conservation, providing opportunities for hands-on learning about the area's ecology, cultural heritage, and sustainable land stewardship.
