Environmental News

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

Native California Plant Rediscovered at Vandenberg Space Force Base

Native California Plant Rediscovered at Vandenberg Space Force Base · May 24, 2023

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden And California Native Plant Society announced the re- discovery of a rare California native plant.

It’s still dry here: California refreshes tips on native plants

It’s still dry here: California refreshes tips on native plants · May 24, 2023

We had a good winter in our two states. That’s one. It will take more to be able to say we’re really out of a drought.

California Native Plant Spotted for First Time in Nearly 3 decades

California Native Plant Spotted for First Time in Nearly 3 decades · May 23, 2023

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and California Native Plant Society have announced the discovery of a rare California Native Plant.

Don’t plant a problem in your garden: What to know about invasive plants in California

Don’t plant a problem in your garden: What to know about invasive plants in California · May 18, 2023

Over 60% of all invasive plants in California were intentionally introduced for use as a landscape plant, a fish aquarium plant, medicinal plant or for livestock feed. Some of the worst invasive trees were purposely introduced.

California celebrates a decade of a key environmental data tool

California celebrates a decade of a key environmental data tool · May 15, 2023

California officials and environmental justice advocates are cheering the first 10 years of an innovative environmental data tracking tool. CalEnviroScreen has helped focus cleanup efforts in many of the state’s disadvantaged communities.

“Evil Little Things”: This California plant could hurt your pet and cost you thousands

“Evil Little Things”: This California plant could hurt your pet and cost you thousands · May 13, 2023

The extreme amount of rainfall that drenched California for months bloomed plants capable of causing severe health complications — or even death — for your dog.

LADWP Honors Environmental Leaders In Northridge

LADWP Honors Environmental Leaders In Northridge · May 11, 2023

In its 8th Annual Sustainability Awards event, the LA Department of Water and Power’s Key Accounts Section honored 2 Northridge businesses.

CSUF expands campus garden to care for native plants

CSUF expands campus garden to care for native plants · May 8, 2023

Cal State Fullerton’s garden has expanded to include a California Native section and will be a part of a research project for the environmental studies master’s program highlighting pollinator plants.

Toxic or not, residents who live nearby want California to deal with their own trash.

Berkeley’s Oaktown Native Plant Nursery has been sold

Berkeley’s Oaktown Native Plant Nursery has been sold · May 5, 2023

Founder Kristen Hopper is headed out on an extended road trip, handing Oaktown off to a new owner.

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