California is famous for its rich biodiversity, hosting everything from towering redwood forests to desert landscapes and coastal wetlands. Yet in recent decades, one threat has grown more severe than ever before—wildfires. Once considered a natural part of the ecosystem, fires are now occurring more often, burning larger areas, and…
California is at the center of a groundbreaking movement to protect wildlife through wildlife corridors. With highways, urban sprawl, and development cutting across natural habitats, the state faces increasing pressure to restore connectivity for animals ranging from mountain lions and bobcats to deer and desert bighorn sheep. Over the next…
California is renowned for its staggering diversity of plants and animals — and nowhere is that diversity more vulnerable or more essential than in its wetland ecosystems. Wetlands — including marshes, swamps, riparian zones, vernal pools, estuaries, and floodplain meadows — are among the most biodiverse and threatened habitats in…
California is one of the most ecologically diverse states in the U.S. Its landscapes stretch from high mountains and vast deserts to fertile valleys and productive coastlines. With this diversity comes the need for balance, and that balance is often held together by predators. Predators play a far bigger role…
California is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, but it is also one of the most threatened. From the high Sierra peaks to the Pacific coastline, many species face rising risks from climate change, habitat loss, disease, and human activity. As of 2025, efforts are underway across…
California is famous for its stunning natural landscapes, from the mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the beaches of the Pacific. It is also one of the most biodiverse states in the U.S., home to thousands of species, including black bears, mountain lions, coyotes, wolves, and deer. However, as human…