Environmental News

A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team.

Progress seen in effort to eradicate nutria from California

More than 400 nutria have been captured in the first year of an effort to eradicate the invasive South American rodent from California.

New Study Warns Of Extinction Threat For Southern California’s Mountain Lions

They could vanish in 50 years – or be protected by “wildlife corridors,” researchers say.

Region governed by new wildlife corridors

Ventura County made history March 12 by becoming the first county in the nation to create special zoning for the protection of wildlife.

Do Americans Have a Constitutional Right to a Livable Planet? Meet the 21 Young People Who Say They Do

All 21 of the Juliana v. United States plaintiffs—a group of Americans between the ages of eleven and 23—photographed in February on the steps of the New York Supreme Court in Manhattan. An argument against their case will be heard in the Ninth Circuit Court in June.

Not just homeowners — businesses need sustainable landscaping too

Pacific Institute study, with UCLA doctoral student Sonali Abraham, looks at hurdles and solutions to bringing businesses up to speed on climate appropriate landscaping.

Climate change negatively affects waterbirds in the American West

New research shows that recent climate change is having profound effects on wetlands across the American West – affecting birds that use these wetlands for breeding, migration and wintering.

Climate change is hurting migrating waterbirds across the West.

A warming climate has made that migration more challenging by altering how mountain snowmelt flows into the network of lakes and rivers stretching from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies, according to a new study based on 25 years of climate, weather and avian population data.

What’s the world’s most widely used herbicide doing to tiny critters?

Glyphosate-based herbicides are not supposed to harm wildlife. But lab studies keep finding otherwise.

Beyond Walker Canyon: 4 places to see the super bloom and wildflowers

: The bloom is unfolding in Chino Hills State Park, Griffith Park and Carrizo Plain National Monument. And don’t despair if you can’t get away just now: The bloom will last into June at the higher elevations.

Where to Find Wildflowers: 11 Places That Are Not Lake Elsinore

The area around Lake Elsinore has been teeming with late-winter visitors due to a major flower bloom, but that’s not the only place to see wildflowers