The Trona Pinnacles is one of the most unusual geological features in the California Desert Conservation Area. The unusual landscape consists of more than 500 tufa spires, some as high as 140 feet, rising from the bed of the Searles Lake. The pinnacles vary in size and shape from short and squat to tall and thin, and are composed primarily of calcium carbonate (tufa) that formed underwater. They now sit isolated and slowly crumbling away near the south end of the valley, surrounded by many square miles of flat, dried mud and with stark mountain ranges at either side.
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Alta East Wind Project (CACA 52537)


Announcements

Notice of Intent

Published in Federal Register, 7/15/2011
BLM news release issued, 7/15/2011

Notice of Availability of Draft EIS - 6/29/2012

Public comment period ends Sept, 27, 2012
Published by EPA in Federal Register
Published by BLM in Federal Register - 6/29/2012
BLM news release issued - 6/29/2012

Public Comments Received

Notice of Availability of Final EIS - 2/15/2013

Published by EPA in Federal Register - 2/15/2013
Published by BLM in Federal Register
BLM news release issued - 2/15/2013

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision - pending

Published by BLM in Federal Register
BLM news release issued

Alta East Wind Project
   
Last updated: 02-15-2013