2-year old lion part of baby boom Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, July 29, 2022 A mountain lion known by researchers to be born during the Santa Monica Mountains’ famed “Summer of Kittens” two years ago died on the 101 Freeway the morning of July 18. The Read more…
Mariano Rancho Preserve is expected to open to the public after a 2 to 3 year review and planning process is complete. Source of this article: The Ventura Land Trust, July 8, 2022 Ventura Land Trust has been awarded $7.2 million from the State of California to complete the acquisition Read more…
Federal plan to thin forest draws lawsuits from Patagonia, Ojai and others Source of this article, the Los Angeles Times, May 3, 2022 The popular Ventura-based clothing brand Patagonia, the city of Ojai, Ventura County and several environmental groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service in an attempt to stop 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…
The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing reached a new milestone in funding. Source of this article, The Thousand Oaks Acorn, Feb 4, 2021 A private party recently donated $1.4 million toward construction of the land bridge over the l01 Freeway at Liberty Canyon in Agoura Hills. The donation raises total funding Read more…
Source of this article: The Researchers recently documented a rare case of a cougar from the Santa Monica Mountains successfully crossing U.S. Highway 101 and moving into a range less hemmed in by Southern California sprawl, the National Park Service said Monday. The subadult male, dubbed P-55, crossed the 101 Read more…
Pavley, Parks among 11 female honorees Source of this article, the Thousand Oaks Acorn, May 18, 2017 Spring showers and a Chumash prayer ushered in the who’s who of environmental champions honored at the second annual Santa Monica Mountains Fund spring celebration May 7 at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas. Read more…
Commentary: When the rains come Source of this article: The Thousand Oaks Acorn, January 26, 2017 Risk is a fact of life for outdoors enthusiasts, and smart people know they should always weigh the pros and cons when they venture into the wild. In Southern California this winter—with an onslaught Read more…
The Matilija Canyon Trail, closed since the Spring of 2010, is open again for hiking. Source of this article: Condor Call, Journal of Los Padres Chapter Sierra Club, Oct-Nov 2016 The highly popular trek to the seven Matilija Falls is now legally open and the Sierra Club has an outing Read more…
L.A. pumas tend to get closer to urban areas – to avoid other cats. Source of this article, The Los Angeles Times, July 17, 2016 In the hills and wooded areas of the Los Angeles area, mountain lions remain a constant, yet mostly unseen, presence. But the predators may come closer to human Read more…