Veterans and native tribes are calling for the protection of public lands in the Mojave desert. They say President Trump’s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management could open the area to fossil fuel extraction. 

<p>Veterans and native tribes are calling for the protection of public lands in the Mojave desert. They say President Trump&rsquo;s nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management could open the area to fossil fuel extraction.&nbsp;</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>