California Native Plant Week Focuses on the Plant-People Connection
This April 16-23rd, see how people all over California are cultivating, celebrating, and protecting our state’s biodiversity.
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Apr 05 2022
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Jan 12 2022 
A Big Day for Walker Ridge Advocates
The Berryessa Snow Mountain Expansion Act, House Resolution 6366, is a bill that sets the stage for the conservation and long-term management of Walker Ridge. -
Jan 07 2022 
Judge Rules in Favor of CNPS and Center for Biological Diversity in Guenoc Valley Decision
This week’s important decision puts the brakes on a risky luxury development but fails to protect rare and endangered species. -
Oct 08 2021 
Judge strikes down EIR for Adara at Otay Ranch in San Diego County
Ruling cited a range of issues, including, wildfire risks, climate change, protection of the endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly, and lack of affordable housing. -
Sep 28 2021 
Governor Newsom signs CNPS-sponsored AB 223 into law, providing important new protections for California’s imperiled dudleya
AB 223 is the first piece of California legislation that deals specifically with plant poaching.
Media Contacts:
Liv O’Keeffe
Senior Director, Public Affairs
lokeeffe@cnps.org
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