Endangered Species

Volcanic rock at the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument filters rain and snowmelt into an underground aquifer network that holds as much as 200 of California's biggest reservoirs.

The pipeline caused a major oil spill a decade ago, fouling the ocean off Santa Barbara County. The new owners say they don’t need new permits for repairs. The fine is the Coastal Commission's largest.

New operating rules for massive Delta systems will increase water deliveries to Southern California cities and some growers. Salmon numbers could drop, especially in dry years.

The Klamath River used to be the West Coast’s third most productive salmon fishery, until four hydroelectric dams built in the early 20th Century blocked salmon spawning.

As four aging hydroelectric dams are demolished, tribes and communities along the Klamath River wait anxiously to see what the future holds. “Once a river is dammed, is it damned forever?” experts ask.

The state Fish and Game Commission should list western Joshua trees under the California Endangered Species Act, safeguarding the trees and offering proof of California’s commitment to fighting climate change.

Regulatory agencies must do everything they can to make the rivers downstream of the dams cold enough for salmon to survive.

New bill to protect dudleya is the state’s first law drafted to specifically target thieves who have made millions stripping coastlines of native succulents.

En resumen Los animales grandes causan 20 choques al día en las carreteras de California. Los expertos dicen que los puentes y túneles especiales pueden prevenir esos choques y proteger las especies en peligro de extinción. Read this article in English. Sería otro día normal, casi 17 pies  por encima de la autopista 101 en […]

Large animals cause 20 crashes a day on California highways. Experts say special bridges and tunnels can prevent them and protect endangered species.