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Joshua Tree National Park
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For Secondary Students

Desert Water introduces students to water availability in and around Joshua Tree National Park. Students explore groundwater issues and how water basins are connected in this region of the desert. The lesson involves science, math, and social science standards.

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Red Spotted Toad  

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The red-spotted toad is a true denizen of the desert, where it spends most of its life underground. Found from one end of the park to the other, it appears after good, soaking rains.
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Last Updated: October 19, 2009 at 18:41 EST