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News from the Borehole
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Save the Vole: Borehole Spring BLM Lawsuit Explained
In a legal battle aimed at protecting one of North America’s most endangered mammals, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) filed a lawsuit in 2022 against the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for failing to take necessary action to protect the Amargosa vole and its critical habitat at Borehole Spring in the Mojave Desert.…
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Fire Devastates Borehole Spring, Endangered Amargosa Vole Habitat
A devastating wildfire broke out at Borehole Spring near Tecopa, California, overnight on February 11, inflicting catastrophic damage to the hot spring which is also a delicate wetland habitat of the endangered and endemic Amargosa vole (Microtus californicus scirpensis). The fire consumed a significant area of critical bulrush habitat surrounding the spring, posing a severe…
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Unveiling the Serenity: Borehole Hot Spring in Tecopa
Due to a recent fire, visiting Borehole Spring is not advised. Visit our Borehole Spring page to learn more. Nestled amid the rugged beauty of the Mojave Desert, Tecopa, California, is home to a hidden oasis that beckons seekers of relaxation and natural tranquility – Borehole Spring. This unique geothermal gem, cradled within the desert…