Shumway Ranch
Shumway Ranch
Shumway Ranch sits on a 640-acre piece of land within the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains National Monument and was purchased by the State of California in 2017. Through the Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, the management, renovation, and restoration of Shumway Ranch is underway so that wildlife preservation continues while allowing the ranch to be appropriately accessible to the public for small group educational opportunities.
Next Steps at Shumway Ranch
In 2023, we are working to establish a reservation system to book small groups that would like to tour the property and learn about the history and mission in preserving wildlife while still providing access in a responsible manner for the public.
Construction at Shumway Ranch
With the Coachella Valley Desert and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority formed, 2021/2022 saw construction done to include a shade structure, restrooms, and grading and stormwater protection was performed. Additionally, a well was added, and all of these improvements will enable the educational groups to access the property and have the amenities needed to do so comfortably.
Joint Powers & CVMC Shumway Ranch
Desert Recreation District and the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC) Joint Powers Agreement
In 2020, Desert Recreation District and the Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy (CVMC) entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the goal to partner in providing management and stewardship of properties and resources the two organizations have in common to the pursuit of their respective missions.