Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge protects critical desert habitat in one of California’s most threatened ecosystems. This refuge is a lifeline for endangered species like the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard and desert pupfish—creatures found nowhere else on Earth. While most people only know this valley for music festivals, the refuge quietly safeguards irreplaceable biodiversity. Rep a refuge doing essential conservation work in the shadow of development and tourism.