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  • Conservation

    Responding to the Unimaginable

    July 24, 2026July 27, 2026
    An update to help you sort through the overwhelm of federal actions--and act.
  • Conservation

    From Overwhelm to Action

    May 14, 2026June 4, 2026
    The federal administration’s attacks on our public lands are coming so quickly it can be difficult to keep up. Here's what you need to know this month.
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    Conservation

    Agreement Secures Strong Protections for World’s Oldest Oak in California

    May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
    The agreement creates conservation areas and improves wildlife connectivity to help safeguard the world’s oldest known living oak — a plant that is at least 13,000 years old with cultural significance to local Tribes.
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    Conservation

    The Forest Service is about to Undergo a Major Change

    April 14, 2026May 14, 2026
    The agencies that steward our public lands are facing rapid, sweeping changes. This time, it’s the U.S. Forest Service that is slated to undergo a massive upheaval.
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    Conservation

    A Stark Moment for Public Lands

    February 26, 2026February 26, 2026
    The hearing and potential confirmation of Steve Pearce as BLM Director creates an important opportunity to reach out to your Congressional representatives, both Republican and Democrat. 
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    Monumental Impact

    January 14, 2026
    CNPS and partners joined California Tribal members in tireless advocacy to secure two new national monuments and two monument expansions in the span of 12 months.  
  • Conservation

    CNPS 2025 Legislative Session Recap

    November 3, 2025November 4, 2025
    Now that the dust has settled after an eventful session, let's break down the outcomes of key legislation for CNPS. 
  • Conservation

    From the Ashes

    October 16, 2025January 14, 2026
    From the front lines to policy recommendations, learn how CNPS volunteers dealt with Los Angeles' devastating urban fires and what they envision for the state.
  • Conservation

    Stand Up for the Roadless Rule!

    September 9, 2025September 9, 2025
    We have a narrow window to make public comments and speak out in defense of the “Roadless Rule” and its important protections on national forest land. 
  • Conservation

    Take a Stand for CEQA . . . Before It’s Too Late

    July 31, 2025July 31, 2025
    California’s leaders are chasing a single-path solution on affordable housing while undercutting the most important way Californians can protect their communities and the natural world.
  • Conservation

    The Good, the Bad, and the Budget: Federal Policy Update 

    July 18, 2025July 18, 2025
    As we celebrate a recent win on public lands sell- offs, we also know that the fight is far from over to protect imperiled species and irreplaceable habitat.
  • Conservation

    California Court Strikes Down Dangerous Development in Wildfire Zone

    June 30, 2025
    The ruling affirms that the county violated state law by failing to thoroughly analyze and reduce climate and wildfire risk when approving Tejon Ranchcorp’s Centennial.
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