Due to the significant public interest in the Climbing Management Plan (CMP), Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) is extending the public scoping comment period by two weeks. The Public Scoping period has been ongoing since January 13, 2022 and JTNP will continue accepting comments until March 13, 2022. During this planning phase JTNP is asking the public to provide comments on management actions being proposed for the CMP.
JTNP CMP team hosted a Virtual Public Meeting on February 8, 2022 from 6–8 pm. The recording for this meeting is available on the JTNP CMP webpage listed below. For more information on the CMP and how to make comments during public scoping please visit:
https://www.nps.gov/jotr/getinvolved/climbingplan.htm.
The purpose of the CMP is to guide the management of rock-based recreation activities for the protection of cultural resources, natural resources, and wilderness character, and to support the public’s desire to enjoy the park through climbing and related activities.
