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In 2021, Washington's Skagit River System Cooperative installed an 80-foot bridge over the Lucas channel. 5 years later, the project has helped reconnect fish habitat across the floodplain

A restoration project in Washington’s Barnaby Reach has focused on improving floodplain connectivity and fish passage by removing infrastructure at Barnaby Slough. The first phase included extensive dike and flow control structure removal, demolition of unused hatchery facilities, removal of five wells, decommissioning of a culvert, installation of an 80-foot…

The Economic Times · Sep 3

California bill would protect native western Joshua tree

A bill backed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration would provide protections to the western Joshua tree, a native desert plant known for its distinct appearance

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

Famed LA mountain lion's death shines light on tribal talks

Southern California's most popular puma gained fame as P-22 and cast a spotlight on the troubled population of California’s endangered mountain lions and their decreasing genetic diversity

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2023

Shark that attacked Monterey Bay swimmer was about 15 feet long, wildlife officials say

LOS ANGELES — A great white shark that bit and seriously injured a 62-year-old swimmer last month in Monterey Bay was about 15 feet long, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2022

Eva, the California dog that saved its owner from mountain lion attack, dies unexpectedly

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Eva, the dog credited for saving her owner’s life after she was attacked last month by a mountain lion in rural Northern California, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning.

Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022

San Francisco DA sues fisherman for nearly $1 million for 'egregious' illegal crabbing

The San Francisco District Attorney's Office filed a lawsuit last week against a man accused of trapping nearly 300 Dungeness crabs in protected waters.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 1, 2022

Anza-Borrego park faces claims of neglecting rain ‘guzzlers,’ leading to bighorn sheep deaths

SAN DIEGO — Mark Jorgensen scowled, squinting under the desert sun on a recent afternoon in the Vallecito Mountains south of Borrego Springs.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Mountain lion attacks woman in Northern California; dog badly hurt defending her

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman’s dog was badly wounded Monday while fighting off a mountain lion that attacked its owner, California wildlife officials say.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

California wildlife officials bust white sturgeon poaching ring, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — Nine people were arrested by state wildlife police on suspicion of poaching, selling animals on the black market and other offenses after a sprawling investigation by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation, the agency said.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Why are California's hunting groups against a bill that makes it easier to kill wild pigs?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill making its way through the California Legislature would make it easier for landowners and hunters to kill wild pigs doing damage to agricultural lands.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2022