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Reflections on the U.N. Global Biodiversity Conference
CNPS has been proud to be the voice for California’s native plants on a global stage, which helps build support for what we care about most here at home. -
Threatened by Mining, A Tiny Daisy Needs Your Help
Threatened by mining, California's tiny and rare Inyo rock daisy is in danger of losing its entire range. -
Save Our Sequoias Act Poses More Threat than Promise
California lost a tragic amount of giant sequoias in recent wildfire seasons, yet the Save Our Sequoias Act may in fact be a misdiagnosis of the problem at hand. -
Proposed Federal Wildfire Actions Threaten Environmental Protections
The scale of extreme wildfire in California requires quick and decisive action, but must be implemented with consideration of environmental impacts. -
Protecting California’s Renowned Plant Diversity
What will it take to protect plant diversity in California? CNPS Biodiversity Initiatives Director Andrea Williams weighs in. -
A Sigh of Relief for a Sacred Space: Conglomerate Mesa
After a long campaign to prevent mining the area, the plants of Conglomerate Mesa are breathing a sigh of relief. -
From Walker Ridge to Molok Luyuk
Please act now to urge your representative to support Congressman John Garamendi’s House Resolution 6366. -
Protecting Both People and Nature
Reflections on the recent Tejon Ranch and Guenoc Valley decisions. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
