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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 26 2021 
From Microbes to Resource Management
Interview with Dr. Linh Anh Cat, learn about the underground world of fungi and bacteria that supports human health and ecosystems. -
Oct 19 2021 
Ancient Oaks
What traces of past oak trees reveal about their future. Oaks have survived — and thrived — in California among changing climates for millions of years. -
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
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. -
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. See her beautiful art. -
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.
