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Joshua Tree National Park is seeking public review and comment before making a decision to expand the Barker Dam Parking Lot. After public review and comment, the park will address substantive comments before making a decision to move forward on the project.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. Conduct external scoping
Step 2. Analysis of public comment
Step 3. Prepare final plan/decision document
Step 4. Release final plan/decision document to the public