Ecosystems – Biology – Animals

California sea otters nearly went extinct. Now they’re rescuing their coastal habitat

Photo: A sea otter in the estuarine water of Elkhorn Slough, Monterey Bay, Calif. Emma Levy The California sea otter,…

9 months ago

A Republican’s quixotic quest against dam removal

Photo: Demolition of the Klamath River’s Copco No. 2 dam began last year. | Shane Anderson/Swiftwater Films/Klamath River Renewal LET…

10 months ago

The Long Life and Sudden Demise of Federal Wetlands Protection

Here’s a timeline of events. It’s no wonder that one EPA staffer’s reaction to the Supreme Court ruling was a single word:…

10 months ago

Fields of Innovation: A Trip Showcasing Multi-Benefit Land Repurposing

Photo: Merced Wildlife Refuge Embarking on a field trip can often feel like stepping into a storybook, especially when the…

10 months ago

Saving salmon: Gov. Newsom unveils blueprint for ending decades-long decline

Photo by Steve Martarano By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters With salmon populations throughout California declining for decades and facing the threat…

10 months ago

Checking Up on Montezuma Wetlands: Mud on the Rise

Photo: Mary K. Miller The drive down Fire Truck Road to the Montezuma Wetlands Project, where the Delta and Suisun…

10 months ago

CDFW Biologist Honored Following Historic Salmon Reintroduction Project

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recognized a CDFW senior environmental scientist for his role in the historic…

10 months ago

Oakland’s creeks once flowed free from the hills to the Bay. What’s their future?

Photo: Sausal Creek overflowing its banks during a rainstrom in 2022. Credit: Daniel Danzig It’s hard to tell now, but…

10 months ago

Pesticides are likely impacting invertebrate life essential to our nation’s streams

A new nationwide study by USGS scientists provides additional scientific evidence that pesticides are likely negatively impacting aquatic invertebrate community…

10 months ago

Groundwater levels are starting to decline across portions of California; here’s the areas of highest risk

Groundwater levels are on the decline worldwide and one of the areas seeing the biggest change is right here in…

10 months ago