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Fisheries Technicians Ben Harrison, left, and Aaron Tuttle, right, run a net to collect juvenile coho salmon for PIT tagging in Horse Creek along the Klamath River on July 18, 2023. Photo by Semantha Norris, CalMatters

The world’s largest dam demolition has begun. Can the dammed Klamath River finally find salvation?

by Rachel Becker August 31, 2023August 30, 2023

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.

joshua trees

State should step in to protect Joshua trees

by Guest Commentary June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

It’s time to restore habitat for salmon runs, before it’s too late

by Guest Commentary March 9, 2022March 8, 2022

Plant poachers threaten California’s biodiversity

by Guest Commentary July 23, 2021August 3, 2021

Michelle Mariscal, an ecologist for the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, walks into the Harbor Boulevard Wildlife Underpass in La Habra Heights, on June 30, 2021. "This is the wildlife's gateway to the open space on either side of this busy road," Mariscal said. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

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California apuesta $61 millones a que los nuevos cruces de carreteras conserven la vida silvestre

by Marissa Garcia July 13, 2021July 22, 2021

Michelle Mariscal, an ecologist for the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority, walks into the Harbor Boulevard Wildlife Underpass in La Habra Heights, on June 30, 2021. "This is the wildlife's gateway to the open space on either side of this busy road," Mariscal said. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

California is betting $61 million that new highway crossings will keep wildlife safe

by Marissa Garcia July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

condor

Commentary, Environment

The paradox of the California condor

by Guest Commentary March 22, 2021March 21, 2021

A sign prohibiting motorcycles and off-road vehicles posted along a cordoned-off portion of the dunes on Sept. 5, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Coastal Commission phases out off-roading at Oceano Dunes

by Julie Cart March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

A brown pelican — a species that recovered from near-extinction after being protected by the Endangered Species Act — flies above Malibu Lagoon on Jan. 12, 21. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

What Biden’s presidency means for California’s environment

by Julie Cart and Rachel Becker January 25, 2021February 9, 2021

Commentary, Environment

Wildlife Conservation Board must reject controversial land exchange in San Diego County

by Guest Commentary December 7, 2020December 6, 2020

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