Environmental News A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team. Home Press Environmental News Share FacebookTwitterEmail California Bill Would Protect Native Western Joshua Tree California Bill Would Protect Native Western Joshua Tree · February 8, 2023 A bill backed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration would provide protections to the western Joshua tree, a native desert plant known for its distinct appearance. California State Parks Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Protect, Restore and Enhance Wildlife Habitats California State Parks Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Protect, Restore and Enhance Wildlife Habitats · February 7, 2023 California State Parks today announced the selection of 12 local park projects that will receive grants totaling $2.8 million from the California Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program. Good News, The Monarch Butterfly Population Is Growing in California Good News, The Monarch Butterfly Population Is Growing in California · February 3, 2023 It’s the second year in a row that the numbers have been rebounding. February 2023 California Department Of Fish And Wildlife Calendar February 2023 California Department Of Fish And Wildlife Calendar · February 2, 2023 Wildlife areas, ecological reserves and other properties may be closed due to wildfires or wildfire damage. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to check for closures before leaving on any recreational trip. These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants These Stellar Photos Show the Special Link Between Birds and Native Plants · February 1, 2023 Enjoy some of our favorite entries for the Plants for Birds category of the 2022 Audubon Photography Awards. With rapidly increasing heat and drought, can plants adapt? With rapidly increasing heat and drought, can plants adapt? · January 31, 2023 Understanding how plants that invaded these harsh deserts biomes were able to survive could help predict how ecosystems will fare in a drier future. California outsources its toxic waste California outsources its toxic waste · January 25, 2023 California likes to pat itself on the back for being a leader in protecting the environment. Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects · January 25, 2023 At its Jan. 13, 2023 meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $70.14 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Native Plants: The best bloomers for hot, dry corners Native Plants: The best bloomers for hot, dry corners · January 24, 2023 The bladderpod shrub I can see from my window has had abundant yellow flowers nearly year-round. A 2023 super bloom in the Coachella Valley is possible but not guaranteed A 2023 super bloom in the Coachella Valley is possible but not guaranteed · January 18, 2023 Southern California has gotten a fair amount of rain this year but has it been enough to see a super bloom here in the Coachella Valley? First...10...323334...40...Last