P-54 was struck around 9:30 a.m. in the Santa Monica Mountains. Her mother was killed in 2018, and one of her sons was killed just two months ago. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, June 17, 2022. A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday Read more…
Stanford researchers examined how land is sinking in the San Joaquin Valley, finding that slowing or halting subsidence requires rising water levels. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, June 4, 2022. As pumps hum on wells and send vast quantities of water flowing to farms in the San Read more…
Thorough Environmental Review Required Before Fracking or Acidizing of Offshore Oil Wells Source of this article: The Santa Barbara Independent, June 3, 2022 In a long series of court proceedings, permits allowing the fracking and acidizing of oil wells in federal waters off the coast of California were prohibited by Read more…
Environmental health scientists and toxicologists have identified more than 40 DDT-related compounds accumulating in California condors. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 22, 2022 When Christopher Tubbs joined an ambitious multinational effort to save California condors from the brink of extinction, he knew the odds of success Read more…
The Grove of Titans contains some of the largest coast redwoods Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 21, 2022 After the once-secret location of a famed grove of ancient redwoods in Northern California was made public, visitors flocking to see the towering trees caused significant damage looking Read more…
Several Conejo Open Space landmarks are being renamed to remove the term “Indian.” Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 20, 2022 On May 11, the board of the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency voted 4-0 (with director Claudia Bill-de la Peña absent) to approve new titles for Read more…
Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, May 18, 2022 With its striking “skull rock,” blooming wildflowers and panoramic views of the Pacific coastline and distant skyscrapers, the Temescal Canyon Trail is one of the most beloved hiking paths in Los Angeles. Far less cherished, however, is an unkempt Read more…
A new program that increases protections for wildlife corridors has prevailed after a judge ruled on the side of county leaders and conservationists Source of this article: Los Padres ForesetWatch, April 28, 2022 The rulings, finalized on April 22, uphold Ordinance No. 4537 and Ordinance No. 4539, which were approved Read more…
Conservation is balanced with public recreation at the preserve tucked away into the hillsides off Highway 126 Source of this article: Noozhawk April 22, 2022 Sometimes the best surprises come in tucked away places. The drive up to the Harmon Canyon Preserve in Ventura is an easy one — it’s Read more…
On Friday, Earth Day, hundreds of conservationists and legislators gathered with joy and a sense of triumph on a weedy hill overlooking the Liberty Canyon Road exit to break ground on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Source of this article, the Los Angeles Times, April 22, 2022 Chalk one up Read more…