Sometime between late December and early January, an illegal drive on the Eureka Dunes damaged "rare plants that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act." The National Park Service expressed deep concern over the damage incurred.
Superintendent Mike Reynolds stated, "I'm saddened that someone would disregard the survival of a rare species for a few minutes of joyriding," emphasizing the importance of protecting endangered plants in the National Park.
With "over two miles of vehicle tracks" on the dunes, rangers indicated that potential damage could extend to seeds and five other rare plants, stressing the extensive impact of the joyriding.
"There are multiple areas on (Bureau of Land Management) land nearby, such as Dumont Dunes, which are set aside for this type of recreation but the sensitive dune systems in the National Park are set aside to be protected," Reynolds added.
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