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Ban of Fur Trapping Passes Key Hurdle in State Legislature
Assembly Bill 273, the Wildlife Protection Act of 2019, which would end the commercial fur trapping industry in California, cleared a key hurdle today when it passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee with a vote of 9 to 3.
Forage fish bill stands to make a huge difference for marine birds
Bipartisan Forage Fish Conservation Act is the next step toward safeguarding food for struggling seabirds.
Baja California Tree Frogs
This has been a really good season for Baja Tree Frogs in the GNG. We have had them on and off for years, but with the abundant rain this season they have been plentiful. A stream runs through the canyon below creating good habitat for our California “chorus” frogs. During wet periods, these frogs can travel long distances overland and we find them in our water features. We witnessed breeding in the garden this season, so we are hoping they now will become a permanent resident.
Feds Help California Condors Expand Into Historic West Coast Range
California condors will soon glide through the skies in Oregon, Nevada and Northern California, if a government plan to expand the birds’ range into their original territory becomes reality.
Federal Government Partners With Yurok Tribe to Bring California Condor Back to Pacific Northwest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Yurok Tribe of Northern California and National Park Service are taking the next big step in the condor’s recovery with a proposal to reintroduce America’s largest land bird to parts of the Pacific Northwest
UCLA students help Pacific island economies grow sustainably
Small island nations bear the brunt of climate change, from worsening typhoons to sea level rise. Fortunately, an ocean of potential resources surrounds them.
California’s Ocean Day: A Call for Healthy Oceans for All
A group of high school students boarded a bus at midnight, traveled for hours, and arrived at the Capitol of California early in the morning to speak with state representatives. The uncomfortable ride and lack of sleep did not hinder their goal to advocate for legislation that will support their communities and protect marine environments.
UCLA environmental plan can transform L.A
A futuristic, comprehensive environmental plan for Los Angeles has been drawn up at UCLA. It’s known as the Sustainable L.A. Grand Challenge.
California bill would end trophy hunting of bobcats
A bill introduced in California this week would end all trophy hunting of bobcats, making the Golden State the first in the union to move decisively to protect one of our country’s most iconic native carnivores.
Barn Owl Nesting Box Program
The Barn Owl Nesting Box Program is part of CLAW’s commitment to ending the use of rodent poison (rodenticide) in Los Angeles and beyond. Rodenticide is extremely dangerous to the wildlife populations that live where urban and natural worlds interact.