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Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden – Clone
Set at the top of Avalon Canyon, the Wrigley Memorial & Botanic Garden features rare native plants, Catalina Island history and sweeping views across the canyon and San Pedro Channel. The 38-acre garden is open year-round for self-guided visits.
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Open Letter from Fire Experts on Invasive Mule Deer and Catalina Wildfire Risk
the Catalina Island Conservancy launched Operation Protect Catalina Island, a long-term commitment to make the Island safer and more resilient by reducing wildfire risk, safeguarding freshwater and restoring habitat to help the Island better protect itself. The science is clear: invasive mule deer do not reduce wildfire risk simply because they eat vegetation.
State Approves Catalina Island Conservancy Restoration Permit
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the Catalina Island Conservancy’s restoration management permit, clearing the final hurdle for long-planned work to restore native habitats, protect freshwater resources and reduce the risk of more frequent wildfires across Catalina Island.
The permit supports Operation Protect Catalina Island, a coordinated, multi-decade restoration plan that combines habitat restoration, invasive species management and wildfire prevention under one strategy.
State Approves Key Environmental Review for Catalina Island Conservancy Restoration Plan
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that the Catalina Island Conservancy’s habitat restoration submission has met the criteria for Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP). The determination confirms that key environmental requirements have been met.
The Conservancy is now awaiting a final decision on its restoration management permit application, which would authorize long-planned work to restore native habitats, protect freshwater resources and reduce the risk of more frequent wildfires.