JT Campground Project (Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-016-06 (ITP))

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Incidental Take Permit No. 1927-ITP-2026-016-06 to Sol & Santosha, LLC for the JT Campground Project located at 3205 Candela Avenue in Joshua Tree, San Bernardino County, California. The project involves the redevelopment of a 2.31-acre campsite, which includes the construction of a utility room, a pool and spa, seven pergolas, and the installation of underground electrical and plumbing utilities. This permit is issued pursuant to Section 1927.3 of the Fish and Game Code to authorize the incidental take of four western Joshua trees, which are protected under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act and the California Endangered Species Act. The project was determined to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act by the County of San Bernardino under California Code of Regulations Title 14, section 15303(d). Administrative oversight is managed by the CDFW Inland Deserts Region, with Emily Leon serving as the primary Environmental Scientist contact. The official notice of exemption was signed and dated July 15, 2026.