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Science Tags: ecological restoration
Drawing Connections: Plovers, Dunes, and You!
We can all do something to protect dunes and their sensitive species. Learn more about the ecosystem, species, and actions to take, big and small.
The Wild Wonder of Sierra Nevada Meadows
Get inspired to learn more, get involved, and support the restoration of Sierra Nevada meadows across California with a new, art and science driven, crowd-sourced poster!
Pin Your Support for Tidal Marsh
Today, artist Jordan Ma of Observation Society and Point Blue Conservation Science are thrilled to announce the launch of a six species tidal marsh restoration enamel pin series! Each species represents a key species within San Francisco Bay’s tidal marsh ecosystem.
The remarkable story of one resilient female snowy plover
This remarkable story of one resourceful and persistent plover illustrates the interconnectedness of important and diverse bay area landscape features, and how active restoration efforts are helping provide multiple options for local wildlife.
New Funding Round for Restoration on California’s Working Lands
Point Blue is excited to share new project updates and announce a new funding round for our Roots Program. The Roots Program delivers wildlife-friendly community-based and community-centered restoration projects on farms, ranches, and other working landscapes across California. Supported through a $26 million block grant from the California Wildlife Conservation Board, the Roots Program leverages
Scaling Up Mountain Meadow Restoration
One year ago, we announced that California’s Wildlife Conservation Board had awarded Point Blue a $24.7 million block grant to support and scale up the work of the Sierra Meadows Partnership (SMP). The SMP, which Point Blue chairs, is an established coalition of organizations working to restore and protect Sierra meadows. Over the past twelve
One Year In! Twelve Months of Restoration Impact Across California
One year ago, we announced the exciting news that the California Wildlife Conservation Board had awarded Point Blue two substantial block grants totaling $50 million to restore ecosystems on California’s working lands and Sierra meadows over four years. So, what’s happened over the past 12 months? A lot!
Groundbreaking Awards Will Accelerate Restoration Across California
We are thrilled to share the news that the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has awarded Point Blue two major restoration-oriented block grants. In total, the two grants represent $50 million over four years for science-based restoration with particular focus on community engagement, research, and equity building across California.
The Climate is Changing. How we Manage Water Must Change Too
Flooding amidst persistent drought is indicative of the future of the arid West under climate change. Add in agriculture, growing populations, wildlife, and safe drinking water (particularly for historically disadvantaged communities), and it’s apparent there is a mosaic of complex needs to consider. One thing is clear: how we manage water in the West over the next hundred years must look different than how we’ve managed it for the last hundred.
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