To fund the Jack Ladd Jr. Tribute Apprenticeship at The Palomarin Field Station in Bolinas, California A Life of Service Jack was an incredible friend to Point Blue Conservation Science. Jack served on Point Blue’s Board of Directors from 1995 to 2009. During that time, Jack guided Point Blue, then PRBO Conservation Science, through a
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The Social Side of Conservation Science is Blossoming!
Conservation is entering a new, socio-ecological era. For many years, the field of conservation was dominated by the natural sciences. Threats to biodiversity, and the ecosystems in support, had environmentalists putting in their best efforts to advocate for nature. The dominant mode was protection: safeguard certain key natural areas from human activity to preserve habitat
Celebrating Two Years of Climate-Smart Meadow Restoration
Two years ago, in 2023, we at Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) embarked on an ambitious journey to restore critical headwater meadows across the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades of California. With $24.7 million in funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), this initiative has already made substantial progress in revitalizing these critical ecosystems,
The Roots Program: 2 Years of Impact and Counting!
The Roots Program has approved funding to 100 projects in 36 counties across California. These projects will implement over 290 restoration practices to benefit wildlife and pollinators.
Our 2024 Year Highlights
We started the year off with a once-in-a-lifetime special opportunity for a small group of Point Blue community members–a two week trip to Antarctica in January alongside then CEO, Mani Oliva, and Chief Science Officer, Dr. Grant Ballard. And finally, in December, we wrote about “putting the meadow restoration season to bed” under a blanket of fluffy white snow after restoration activities at over 50 meadows, covering more than 8,000 acres.
Putting the Meadows to Bed Under a Blanket of Snow
Restoring Sierra Meadows, our exquisite high elevation wetlands, can be challenging due to the short window we have with them each year.
Taking Care of the Planet with Peanuts & Point Blue
Two Northern California powerhouses join forces to protect nature!
Global Conservation Collaboration in Action!
Last week, we wrote about why we sent a team to Cali, Colombia for COP16, the 2024 UN Biodiversity COP. Now, after a whirlwind of participating in panel discussions, attending negotiating sessions, and meeting with conservationists from around the world, most of our COP16 team is back in California and we’re reflecting on everything that
CEO Transition
Anne Chadwick, Point Blue Board Chair As the Chair of Point Blue’s Board of Directors, I’m writing to share some important news. Last week, Manuel Oliva notified the Board of Directors that he will be stepping down from his role as CEO, effective November 15th. Mani will be leaving the organization for an exciting new
Point Blue Lands in Cali, Colombia for COP16
We’re here for many reasons, representing different Point Blue programs and priorities, and taking on different roles. But all of us are here because of Point Blue’s deep commitment to safeguarding our planet’s diverse plants and wildlife.
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