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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 11 2022 
Recovery & Monitoring of Central Coast Vegetation
In 2021, CNPS staff, volunteers, and students spent six weeks conducting vegetation assessments in five state parks post-fire. -
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
Authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, AB 223 is part of an effort to stop rampant poaching of dudleya plants by making it illegal to remove them from state and private lands without a permit or landowner permission and by establishing penalties for those convicted of doing so. AB 223 is the first piece of California legislation that deals specifically with plant poaching. -
Sep 23 2021 
Bloom! California: Native Plants for a Bright Tomorrow
Bloom! California is a statewide effort led by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) to increase the promotion, sale and use of native plants. Over 75 nurseries have partnered to offer a curated selection of native plants, bolstered by accessible and inspirational educational resources for consumers, including a Gardener’s Guide, Bloom! California website, video series and more. -
Sep 08 2021 
State Legislature Approves CNPS-Sponsored Assembly Bill 223 to Protect Dudleya
An important step to combat the rampant poaching of California’s native succulents known as dudleya. The bill, authored by San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward, is the first California bill specifically drafted to protect plants from poaching. -
Aug 30 2021 
Bridging Home and Homeland
Barnali Ghosh shares her connection to California native plants through the colorful sarees of her homeland, Bangalore. -
Jul 28 2021 
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
Congressman Garamendi Releases Draft Bill to Expand Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument -
Jun 24 2021 
Small Wonders: The Plight and Promise of California’s Native Bees
Scientists are studying plant-pollinator interactions to shift our "save the bees" perspective to include the variety of wild bees in California. -
Jun 08 2021 
Critical Habitat saved in Calabasas
In Unanimous 5-0 Vote, Calabasas City Council Rejects Destructive West Village Project –– and Saves Critical Woodland and Riparian Habitat -
Jun 02 2021 
California Native Plant Society Unveils Major Update to the Online Rare Plant Inventory
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) launched its fully-rebuilt and updated Rare Plant Inventory (RPI) database and website. The Inventory is a widely-used resource guiding rare plant protection, conservation planning, land acquisition, and management in California.
