Environmental News

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

California becomes first state to ban fur trapping after Gov. Newsom signs law

California has enacted a new ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier.

An interview with a sustainable farmer

There is an increasing movement in the farming industry towards sustainable and regenerative agriculture.

CONSERVATION FOR KIDS

Are you deciding that you’re interested in animals and plants, like being outside or exploring wild places, and are generally intrigued by the wonder of living on this green-and-blue planet surrounded by billions of stars?

Wildlife experts unsure how federal rollbacks will affect local bird populations

Federal Endangered Species Act changes leave unanswered questions

Insects Lose as Trump Administration Weakens the Endangered Species Act

The Trump administration has introduced changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that are truly disastrous for endangered pollinators and other wildlife. 

HOW CAT POOP KILLS CALIFORNIA SEA OTTERS

New research traces fatal strains of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii in California sea otters to feral domestic cats and bobcats from nearby watersheds.

The Peaches Are Sweet, but Growing Them Isn’t

An annual picking trip to a California farm has become a window into our daunting climate and work challenges.

Wildlife society giving away lead-free bullets to help save endangered California condor

$87M wildlife bridge in California will be a haven for mountain lions

California to build largest wildlife crossing in world

The crossing will give big cats, coyotes, deer, lizards, snakes and other creatures a safe route to open space and better access to food and potential mates.