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  • Jul 25 2023 July 25, 2023July 28, 2023
    Conservation

    Supreme Court Drains Wetland Protections from the Clean Water Act

    InConservation
    We urge Californians to keep a close eye on wetlands in your communities and nearby areas to protect the health and safety of these ecosystems. 
  • Jul 25 2023 July 25, 2023August 7, 2023
    Citizen Science

    An Amateur Botanist Finds the Rare Geothallus Tuberosus

    InCitizen Science
    Follow an amateur botanist as he explores a canyon in his San Diego neighborhood and makes an exciting discovery.
  • Jun 01 2023 June 1, 2023June 5, 2023
    AB-1573 passes
    News Releases

    CA Assembly Passes AB 1573

    InNews Releases
    Today, the California State Assembly passed AB 1573, transformative legislation requiring the use of native plants in public works and commercial landscaping projects.
  • May 22 2023 May 22, 2023May 23, 2023
    Eryngium. Photo: Paul G. Johnson
    Biodiversity Initiatives

    Reflections on Global Biodiversity and How to Take Action

    InBiodiversity Initiatives
    Learn 3 things you can do for biodiversity today and hear from CNPS Biodiversity Initiatives Director Andrea Williams.
  • May 17 2023 May 17, 2023November 13, 2023
    News Releases

    Only Known Population Found of Rare California Native Plant Not Documented in Almost 30 Years

    InNews Releases
    CNPS and partners celebrate "a truly thrilling find!"
  • Mar 30 2023 March 30, 2023June 9, 2023
    Claudia Voigt, Gordon Leppig, and Peter Warner look at the vegetation types in the fen and discuss which stands to survey. Image: Sara Bandali
    Plant Science

    In The Field: Exploring Big Lagoon Fen

    InPlant Science
    In the Field: CNPS Staff and volunteers sampled the peatland Big Lagoon Fen, a sensitive natural community on California's North Coast.
  • Mar 28 2023 March 28, 2023April 4, 2023
    Conservation

    Judge Deals Another Blow to Tejon Ranchcorp Project

    InConservation
    A judge has ordered LA County to set aside its approval of a sprawling housing development.
  • Jan 05 2023 January 5, 2023January 5, 2023
    Screenshot of the Rare Plant Inventory featuring an up close image of a pink and yellow Plummer's Mariposa Lily and bud.
    Rare Plants

    CNPS Unveils New Updates to the California Rare Plant Inventory

    InRare Plants
    For the first time, the newly updated CNPS Rare Plant Inventory 9.5 makes available public searches on threats and the display of threat summary statistics for over 1,800 rare California native plants.
  • Dec 19 2022 December 19, 2022December 28, 2022
    CNPS Sam Young, Kendall King and Dr. Jun Bando in Montreal for the United Nations 15th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15)
    Biodiversity Initiatives

    Reflections on the U.N. Global Biodiversity Conference

    InBiodiversity Initiatives
    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.
  • Nov 18 2022 November 18, 2022November 18, 2022
    Conservation

    Threatened by Mining, A Tiny Daisy Needs Your Help

    InConservation
    Threatened by mining, California's tiny and rare Inyo rock daisy is in danger of losing its entire range.
  • Oct 13 2022 October 13, 2022November 1, 2022
    Dr. Jun Bando
    News Releases

    A Message from CNPS Executive Director Dr. Jun Bando

    InNews Releases
    An inspiring look ahead from the newest champion for California native plants.
  • Oct 12 2022 October 12, 2022October 13, 2022
    Bloom! vignettes: Pots and planters
    Gardening

    Yes, You Can Create a Native Plant Garden!

    InGardening
    A California native plant garden can fit every type of style and budget. Find inspiration and resources here!
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