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Wildfire experts lay out causes and solutions for California’s worsening blazes
“We’ve got a big problem in California.”
After two years of tragic, record-setting wildfires, climate scientist Daniel Swain’s remark felt like an understatement.
How the Monarch Butterfly Population is Measured
Aren’t monarch butterflies still in trouble? How many actual butterflies are there?
A wildflower super bloom could be sprouting — if it keeps raining
This year should be a great one for California’s wildflowers, after a year of drought followed by substantial rain in recent months.
Members of Congress reintroduce the WILD Act
Last week, Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Tom Carper, D-Del., and Reps. Alan Lowenthal, D-Cal., and Don Young, R-Alaska, reintroduced the Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Act(S. 268/H.R. 872), which reauthorizes several key wildlife conservation programs and provides additional funding for invasive species management and wildlife trafficking.
Tax Time is the Right Time to Help California’s Endangered Wildlife
As you gather your W-2 and other income tax paperwork, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hopes you will consider helping our state’s endangered plants, animals and fish when you file your state return.
Social marketing campaigns can help conservation efforts
Social marketing campaigns that aim to change human behavior have proven to be instrumental in promoting wildlife conservation, according to new research.
The Rain Has Washed Our Sins Onto SoCal’s Beaches
A lot of rain has been falling in SoCal, which is a blessing as we strive to bounce back from drought, and a curse with flooding, debris flows and the ensuing chaos on roadways.
Our Future Depends on a New Relationship to the Natural World
Tim Flach’s remarkable photography draws us closer to wildlife.
Great gray owls unfazed by California megafire
After California’s Rim Fire burned through Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest in 2013, managers wondered what impact it had on wildlife in the region.
12 Ways Your Fellow Angelenos Are Reducing Their Plastic Waste
My family recently made an effort to cut out single-use plastic from our life. Or at least, to reduce it significantly.