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01/05/2023
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers tips on what species of plants would encourage quail to visit a back yard.

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Explaining California in 2022: Our 10 Best Explainers of the Year

12/30/2022
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From immigration to crypto, 2022 was a year that took a lot of explaining and 'California Local' was there.

From Monterey Herald...

Animals Sustainability

As a Sacred Minnow Nears Extinction, Native Americans Call for Bold Plan

12/05/2022
Spring runs of a large minnow numbering in the millions have nourished Pomo Indians since they first made their home alongside Clear Lake more than 400 generations ago.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel...

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Ecosystems and Rural Communities Will Bear the Brunt of Intensifying Drought

11/24/2022
Drought, human-caused climate change, invasive species and a “legacy” of environmental issues are permanently altering California’s landscape and placing some communities and ecosystems at increasing risk.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

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Drivers Beware—Fall Rut Is Here

11/23/2022
It’s that time of year again when bucks begin the chase portion of the annual deer rut. At this time of year, the potential for fatal collisions rises.

From Sacramento Bee...

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Scientists Urge Changes in Fishing Rules After Hundreds of Sturgeon Die

11/10/2022
A dozen independent fish scientists are calling for urgent changes to sport fishing rules to save California’s largest freshwater fish after an unprecedented red tide this summer left hundreds of them dead.

From Sacramento Bee...

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Farm Defied State and Drained a Vital Salmon Stream. Their Fine: $50 Each.

11/07/2022
For eight straight days this summer, farmers in far Northern California drained almost all of the water out of a river in defiance of the state’s drought regulations. The move infuriated environmentalists and salmon-dependent Native American tribes downstream.

From Mountain Democrat...

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CDFW Celebrates 50 Years of Wild Trout Waters

11/03/2022
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is marking the 50th anniversary of the first designated Wild Trout Waters in the state.

From Sacramento Bee...

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Want a Pet at Your California Rental? Know These State Laws

10/31/2022
California pet rental laws can get tricky, and are slightly different between subsidized housing and rentals. The Bee breaks down everything that pet lovers need to know.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

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Fewer Boats with Aquatic Invasive Species Intercepted This Year

10/31/2022
As Lake Tahoe watercraft inspections shift to winter operations, inspectors have reported far fewer vessels with aquatic invasive species onboard.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

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Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society Seeks Board Members

10/25/2022
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe is seeking diverse and qualified individuals in the South Lake Tahoe region to join their board of directors.

From YubaNet...

Animals Environment

Bird Population Shrinking...Except in Wetlands

10/20/2022
2022 State of the Birds Report shows decline in more than half of the bird population, with grassland bird species shrinking the fastest. On the bright side, waterfowl are thriving in the nation’s wetlands.

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California’s New Slate of Animal Welfare Laws

09/29/2022
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California isn’t the most pet-friendly state but a set of new laws aim to change that.

From The Sacramento Bee...

Animals Environment

21,000 Fish Perished in UC Davis Lab Mishap

08/17/2022
Researchers discovered Aug. 9 that 21,000 fish had died in their enclosures at UC Davis’ Center for Aquatic Biology and Aquaculture. Endangered or threatened native California species, including Chinook salmon and green sturgeon, were among the fish that died.

From South Tahoe Now...

Animals Lake Tahoe Wildlife Center

Wildlife Care Events To Be Held Through August

07/26/2022
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care will continue its popular Wildlife Wednesday series through August. These all-ages events are free to the public. Registration is required, as each Wednesday is limited to 30 people.

From Santa Cruz County Sentinel...

Animals Health Public Safety

Smoke from Wildfires Puts Cats at Risk of Deadly Blood Clots

07/26/2022
Dr. Ronald Li, a veterinarian at UC Davis, treated 23 cats rescued from the Tubbs fire in 2017. In addition to the expected traumatic injuries, something else caught Li’s attention. “We noticed clots forming within their hearts,” he said. “But at that time, we didn’t know why.”

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The Bridge to Coexistence

06/09/2022
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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will help pumas and other critters in the Santa Monica Mountains cross 10 lanes of Highway 101.

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Five California Wildlife Crossings Keeping Animals Safe

06/02/2022
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California is doing something to stop the mass slaughter of animals on the roads.

From Tahoe Daily Tribune...

Animals

Questions Raised About Bear Trap Methods

05/21/2022
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has been trapping, tagging, and releasing bears for years. But now Tahoe resident and licensed vet Dr. Staci Baker calls the practice “inhumane.”

From Georgetown Gazette...

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Residents Encouraged to Leave Fawns Be

05/13/2022
With birthing season upon us, Sierra Wildlife Rescue is reminding would-be fawn rescuers that they may be hindering, not helping, if they interfere. Mothers check in on their fawns several times a day but leave them alone for long periods to keep them safe from predators.

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