What a treat it was to discuss 30×30 progress with CA Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the Randall Preserve today. The Secretary asked us to keep him apprised of our work with State Parks—especially on Chino Hills State Park. View the reel of Secretary Crowfoot: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Power In Nature (@powerinnatureca)
The Southern California Cougar is genetically distinct from other populations in California because its habitat has been fragmented enough with road and development, the isolation allowed for the evolutionary distinction. The California Fish and Game Commission has listed it as a candidate for the state’s endangered species list, which offers it temporary protections while studies confirm its status and population sizes. Cougars, also called mountain lions, pumas, and panthers, are apex predators. These predators are at the top of the … Read More
The Tecate Cypress is a native cypress tree only found in two places: Mexico and Southern California. It is considered a relic tree because it was found here during cooler, wetter times and only about 20 stands remain worldwide. The northern most stand is just south of the 91 Freeway in Coal Canyon. The trees are protected as part of Chino Hills State Park and the Coal Canyon Ecological Reserve. Tecate cypress are fire obligate, meaning its dependent on intermittent … Read More
Many thanks to the California Natural Resources Agency team for its publication of the 30×30 Annual Progress Report. Great quote by Juan Altamirano of The Trust for Public Land who links climate, conservation, and Proposition 4: View the KQED article.
Since 1782, the bald eagle has represented a symbol of pride, strength, and freedom. It also represents a healthy ecosystem. Bald eagles are found throughout Southern California including in the San Bernardino National Forest, on Catalina Island, and in Orange County. These birds don’t develop their famous white head feathers until they reach sexual maturity around age five. Until then, the feathers are brown and the birds can be mistaken for other large raptors. For this Biodiversity Week Celebration, let’s … Read More