Luke Basulto
Luke Basulto has deep roots in the Mojave Desert. He was born and raised in Barstow, California and grew up exploring the desert mountains around his little hometown. Luke has worked for numerous environmental agencies and organizations over the course of his career including the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Mojave Desert Land Trust, and The Wildlands Conservancy. In addition to serving as President of the board of the Desert Advocacy Media Network, is currently the California Desert Program Manager for the National Parks Conservation Association in Joshua Tree, CA, where he lives with his partner Gabrielle and their daughter Isabelle.
July 24, 2024
S3E22: Debunking Snake Misconceptions
Chris chats with Lucas Basulto, president of the Desert Advocacy Media Network, from a swelteringly hot living room about snakes in the desert. They trade snake stories, discuss common misconceptions about these reptiles, and...
Jan. 29, 2024
S3E3: The Fight Against Flamingo 640; How a Community Stood Up to Big Development
In this episode, host Chris Clarke discusses the successful fight against a proposed glamping project called Flamingo 640 in the California desert. Clarke is joined by community member Caroline Partamian, former president of ...
Feb. 18, 2023
S2E4: Protecting Wonder Valley
Alicia talks to a well-organized group of desert denizens who are working together to stop an inappropriate development from destroying their way of life, and the desert environment they cherish. For more information, or to t...
Nov. 7, 2022
S1E21: The Desert Tortoise Still Has a Chance
The largest reptile in the Mojave faces threats ranging from predation to illegal collection to loss of habitat. But the desert tortoise has defenders. We talk to Tim Shields of Hardshell Labs about his campaign to use 21st c...