Long Road Still Ahead to Fund New California Water Storage Projects
California recently promised billions of dollars in bond funds to new water storage projects. But it remains to be seen if these projects can obtain water rights and regulatory approval to actually start construction.
Trump Signs Water Infrastructure Act That May Change California Landscape
Last Week Trump signed a presidential memorandum to promote the “reliable supply” of water in the West.
Shot of endangered monkeys wins prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 prize
This powerful image of a pair of golden snub-nosed monkeys seated in contemplation amid iridescent foliage has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in photography, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018.
See this year’s best wildlife photos
A “magical” photo of a pair of golden snub-nosed monkeys earned Marsel van Oosten the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
Plan to revive rivers pits SF against California
The rivers that once poured from the Sierra Nevada, thick with snowmelt and salmon, now languish amid relentless pumping, sometimes shriveling to a trickle and sparking a crisis for fish, wildlife and the people who rely on a healthy California delta.
Giving States More Power Over Endangered Species Could Be Bad News For Animals
Critics say shifting more control to states could dismantle protections for endangered species.
City celebrates addition of 176 acres of open space
With a red ribbon in place and large scissors in hand, the city of Santa Clarita celebrated Wednesday the addition of 176 acres to its nearly 10,000 acres of ensured open space.
Tangled web of issues complicates effort to protect Richardson Bay’s eelgrass
Illegal anchorages are destroying Richardson Bay’s eelgrass. Seems like a simple issue, right? Wrong.
Inspired by wildfires, Grass Valley plant sale features native plants for healing the land
The 2018 Redbud Native Plant Sale will be Saturday, Oct. 13 at North Star House in Grass Valley. Visitors will find native plants that can help heal the land in many ways, not only with post-fire recovery but also preventing erosion, retaining moisture, increasing the richness and workability of the soil, improving wildlife habitat and more.
Good News For Big Cats
Research shows well-managed logging concessions can benefit jaguar populations