CDFW Awards Grants to Restore Salmon Habitats and More

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has awarded $22.5 million to 19 projects to restore critical salmon habitats, improve climate resiliency, create wildlife corridors, and restore wetlands. CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham said the initial round of awards demonstrates a commitment to support the... Read More.

California Spotted Owl Proposed as Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests your comments on designating the Spotted White Owl as an endangered species. The Service proposes listing Coastal-Southern California and the Sierra Nevada species on the endangered species list. The department says The owl requires forests with multi-layered canopy cover,... Read More.

New Tool Will Help Manage Wild Horse Populations

There’s a new tool coming to the Bureau of Land Management to help manage wild horse populations. The US Geological Survey and the BLM have created PopEquus. This open-source modeling program predicts the potential outcomes of using non-lethal methods to manage wild horses on public... Read More.

Billions to be Spent to Electrify the USPS

The United States Postal Service will spend billions on a new fleet of EVs and charging stations in its initiative to electrify the nation's largest federal fleet. On Monday, the postal service awarded contracts to purchase over 9,000 electric vehicles and 14,000 charging stations that... Read More.

Bill Proposes Declaring California State Mushroom

California may soon have an official state Mushroom. With the efforts of a survey supported by the California Institute for biology that called on mushroom enthusiasts and fans, out of 6 top species, the Californian Golden Chantrelle was selected. As the survey said, the... Read More.

The Campaign Trail Already Begins for Some in the Race to 2024

The perpetual campaign is not just a political theory; it’s a reality in California. Despite the recent conclusion of the 2022 mid-term elections, campaigns for Presidential, Senate, House, and statewide propositions have already begun. Recent announcements from Nikki Hailey for the Republican Presidential nomination... Read More.

Congressman LaMalfa Announces Assignments to House Committees

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R – Richvale) announced that he has been selected to serve on three House Committees for the 118th Congress. Congressman LaMalfa will return to the House Agriculture Committee and was appointed to preside over the Subcommittee on Forestry... Read More.

BLM Holds Final Virtual Meeting on Solar Energy Project Expansion

The Bureau of Land Management holds one more virtual session to gather public input on potential changes to its solar energy program. In total, they will have held 15 in-person and virtual meetings. The BLM is especially interested in comments on solar energy in southern... Read More.

PG&E Rolls Out Climate Credits Earlier than Expected

PG&E's next Climate Credit is on its way to your energy bill, and it's happening sooner than expected. The credit is designed to lower your bill. The recent increase in demand and limited natural gas supplies have caused higher-than-normal bills, but the credit will help... Read More.

CDFW Hosts Annual Salmon Information Meeting

Calling all salmon fishing enthusiasts: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is hosting its annual Salmon Information Meeting on March 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting, which will be held in webinar form, will provide an outlook on this year's... Read More.