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CNPS Settles Strauss Lawsuit With an Eye Toward Tarplant Protection
The settlement supports mitigation objectives and project improvements to protect the world’s largest population of the federally- and state-endangered Gaviota tarplant -
Protecting Unique Desert Habitats from Destructive Gold Mining
An international mining company wants re-open a restored road and plans to begin exploratory drilling in Conglomerate Mesa. Hear from a scientist studying the region's flora. -
Protect the Shasta Snow Wreath
Plans to raise Shasta dam by more than 18 feet will threaten the rare Shasta snow wreath. Help us urge the Fish and Game Commission to list it as an Endangered Species. -
CNPS Sues Santa Barbara County Over Approval of Flawed Wind Energy Project
The Strauss Wind Energy Project violates both the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Fish and Game Code. -
A Final Vote for Paradise Valley on Nov. 5
On November 5, let’s pack the Riverside County Board of Supervisors’ chambers and ask them to vote NO on Paradise Valley. Let this be a celebration of desert habitats and good decisions. -
Take a Stand August 21 to Prevent Paving Paradise
Developers are trying to advance a 2,000 acre project just south of Joshua Tree National Park without a proper Joint Project Review. -
California’s New Budget Takes Aim at Extinction to Protect California Biodiversity
With Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, the 2019-20 state budget allocates more than $18 million to advance biodiversity-focused projects. -
Support Native Plant Seed-Banking This Week
Are you represented by one of these five legislators? Take action this week to support California native plant seed-banking. -
Living with Fire Part 3: Legislative Solutions on the Horizon
CNPS is tracking at least 14 wildfire, fire-safety, and forest fuels-related bills focused on four very important areas. -
The California Biodiversity Initiative
Today we are entering another moment of cultural awakening, similar to that of 50 years ago, in which new scientific information informs new personal understanding. -
Reflections on the L.A. County Centennial Decision
By voting in favor of the Centennial development, LA County supervisors put the interests of Tejon Ranch Company ahead of the local community. -
Living with Fire Part 2: Wildfire and Vegetation
By taking the time to identify and implement the right solutions in the right places, we can make healthy progress toward a more sustainable and safe relationship with fire.
