News & Stories

Tracking California’s 30×30 Strategy
ConservationCalifornia has made notable progress in its 30×30 conservation strategy, with 25.5% of land and 16.2% of coastal waters protected, and continued efforts focused on securing land, funding, and partnerships to reach the 2030 goal.
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Climate Takes Center Stage at Symposium
Conservation, NewsLearnings from California Islands Symposium directly support the strategy behind the Catalina Island Restoration Project.
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Conservancy Donates Native Plants to Rejuvenate Foundation Courtyard
Conservation, NewsCatalina Island Conservancy recently donated more than 200 native plants to Santa Cruz Island Foundation to provide visitors a glimpse of wild Catalina.
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Restoring the Ecological Treasure of Catalina
Conservation, NewsCatalina Island Conservancy’s bold Catalina Island Restoration Plan plan will enhance Island biodiversity.
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Creating a Culture
Conservation, NewsCatalina Island Conservancy’s newly assembled Plant Tissue Culture Lab is providing the tools and technology to help save the rarest tree in North America.
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Stream Orchid Sighted for First Time Since 2011
Conservation, NewsIn May 2023, a Catalina Island Conservancy plant survey proved especially productive, resulting in the sighting of a plant for the first time since 2011.
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Island Scientists Talk Foxes
ConservationThe annual Island Fox Conservation Working Group meeting brings together Channel Islands biologists and partners to discuss the incredible island fox subspecies.
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Succulent Poaching a Problem
ConservationDudleya virens ssp. insularis captivates conservation professionals and nature lovers with its appealing appearance and ecological significance. Unfortunately, that also makes it a target for illegal poaching.
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Broadening Botanical Knowledge with Workshops
Conservation, Education, NewsWorkshops provide the opportunity to learn from experts.
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