Environmental News

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

What To Know About New Water Restrictions, Plus Tips On How To Make Your Yard Drought Tolerant

After the driest winter ever recorded, water officials say we don’t have enough water to meet summertime demand in L.A. and other southern California cities.

Why is this California sheriff suddenly interested in ‘environmental crimes?’

Law enforcement takes center stage in Siskiyou County’s fight over who can, and can’t, us land and water.

Wild about wildflowers

On Sunday, the California State Parks Association threw its first Coastal Wildflower Celebration in two years at Half Moon Bay State Beach. This festival is a celebration of native plants, wildflowers — and California State Parks.

The white sage black market is contributing to the native plant’s decimation in Southern California

Many celebrities and those who say they’re promoting “wellness” are instead contributing to its decimation.

For Earth Day, plant native plants, practice benign neglect

If your idea of the perfect garden includes abundant plants that do well with little human intervention, while attracting and supporting all manner of pollinators, you can make it real by planting native plants.

Celebrate National Native Plant Month

Residents and local governments explore adding native plants for wildlife and pollinator habitat

Plant This, Not That 

Pretty alternatives to invasive species

Where to celebrate Earth Day along the Peninsula

Here’s a guide to Earth Day festivals, rallies, tours, films and more. Unless otherwise noted, events are free.

Help Save California’s Native Wildlife And Plant Species When Filing Your Taxes

You can have a positive impact on these key issues affecting California’s native species when you donate to CDFW’s tax check-off funds on your California State Income Tax Form 540.