Environmental News

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

California wants to buy nonlethal bear traps and pay ranchers when wolves kill their cows

CDFW Recognizes California Invasive Species Action Week

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is inviting all Californians to learn about – and join the fight against – harmful non-native plants and animals that threaten our state’s natural resources.

California drought could have devastating consequences for the state’s agriculture, wildlife preservation, and tourism industries

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put 41 counties under a state of emergency in an attempt to drastically limit water use. Some scientists say the region is facing the worst drought in centuries

The Importance Of Planting Drought-Tolerant California Native Plants In Your Garden

Many people don’t realize that California native plants can bring their yards to life, with butterflies, hummingbirds and more.

Save a bee, make some tea

With one small step you can provide food for the birds and bees, make some tea and do your bit to help save the planet.

Community pushes back as a company tries to reopen a historic gold mine

California’s history is inseparable from the gold rush and the riches it brought to the state. Now, one company is hoping to revive the industry by reopening a mine that’s been closed since 1956.

Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects

At its May 20, 2021 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $23.5 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California.

Scientists urge restoration of federal gray wolf protections

A group of scientists urged the Biden administration Thursday to restore legal protections for gray wolves, saying their removal earlier this year was premature and that states are allowing too many of the animals to be killed.

Tracking brucellosis hot spots in Yellowstone area

Hazing elk and increasing harvest in private ranches in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem could limit the spread of brucellosis between elk and livestock.

In the Keys, does go high while fawns go low

When researchers set up camera traps in the lower Florida Keys, they were focused on the effects of feral cats on endangered marsh rabbits. But when key deer wandered in front of the cameras, they realized the deer’s spot patterns might help identify them.