Senate committee moves bill to recognize Santa Cruz Mountains as statewide resource SB 949, which would designate the Santa Cruz Mountains a resource of statewide significance and direct the Natural Resources Agency to prioritize protection and coordination, was presented by sponsors and cosponsors and moved as amended to appropriations after supporters highlighted biodiversity, watershed services and wildfire resilience.

A groundbreaking bill has just taken a significant step towards protecting the Santa Cruz Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot vital for California's ecosystem and wildfire resilience.

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State officials warn salmon recovery imperiled by shifting hydrograph; urge climate‑resilient water planning Department of Ecology leaders and state fish managers told the Salmon Recovery Funding Board that climate change is already reshaping Washington’s water year: higher winter runoff, much lower late‑summer flows and rising stream temperatures that threaten salmon life stages and demand coordinated, faster action.

Washington's salmon recovery is at risk as climate change reshapes our water systems—it's time for urgent action and innovative solutions to protect these vital species.

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Committee hears bill limiting DNR-required training for aquatic invasive-species inspectors; DNR urges caution Senate File 42-29 would limit how often the DNR may require AIS inspectors to retrain (no more than one in-person training and remote trainings no more than every three years). The DNR warned that frequent training is critical for consistent, safe and legal inspections; the committee laid the bill over.

A controversial bill in Minnesota could limit training for aquatic invasive species inspectors, raising concerns over the safety and effectiveness of inspections.

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Public commenters urge halt to legacy-forest sales after court ruling; board defers timber decisions After a Court of Appeals decision, the Board of Natural Resources deferred timber sales; dozens of public commenters urged the board to protect legacy forests, citing climate, biodiversity, and alternative analyses the court found lacking.

The Board of Natural Resources is facing mounting pressure to protect legacy forests after a court ruling revealed serious flaws in proposed timber sales.

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Committee restores 'maintaining' language in HB255 to expand community forestry program duties Members amended HB255 to restore 'planting and maintaining' to the program purpose, responding to department testimony and Sierra Club concerns that Senate amendments removed maintenance language; the bill moved favorably to the full committee.

Maryland's community forestry program just got a major boost with a new amendment ensuring that not only are trees planted, but they are also cared for to thrive!

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Committee hears broad support for protecting 'roadless' public lands; sponsor open to editing language Representative Burrows presented HR 44, a nonbinding resolution urging stewardship of public lands and opposing rescinding of inventoried roadless-area protections; conservation groups testified in support and sponsor offered to remove explicit 'roadless rule' language if committee prefers.

New Hampshire is taking a stand for its public lands with House Resolution 44, emphasizing the importance of preserving roadless areas for our environment and economy.

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Conservation Committee advances four bills, rejects one in executive session In an executive session the Committee of Conservation and Natural Resources voted to advance House Bills 16 24, 21 62, 17 36 and 22 67 (Agroforestry) and failed to pass House Bill 25 49; several members sought to change recorded votes during the Agroforestry bill tally.

The Committee of Conservation and Natural Resources made waves by advancing four significant bills, including the Agroforestry Bill, while one proposal faced a surprising defeat.

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Subcommittee backs substitute for bill directing VDOT to report on invasive plants along highways A House transportation subcommittee reported a substitute for HB 88 that would require the Department of Transportation to study and report by Dec. 1, 2026, on options to expand management of invasive plant species on state rights of way; environmental groups supported the measure while VDOT said resource needs are uncertain.

Virginia's transportation subcommittee is taking action against invasive plant species along highways, aiming for a comprehensive report by 2026 to protect our ecosystems!

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Surfrider proposes dune restoration in Seal Beach; council hears plan and enforcement question Surfrider Foundation’s North Orange County chapter asked the council to support a dune restoration for roughly 2.3 acres between 1st and 3rd streets, proposing symbolic fencing, native plantings, volunteer stewardship and noting permit and funding dependencies; police advised residents to report e‑bike or dune‑damage incidents to the non‑emergency line (562‑594‑7232).

A bold plan to restore Seal Beach's coastal dunes is on the table, promising to enhance habitat for endangered species while engaging the community in hands-on restoration efforts.

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FWC: Fort Myers Beach shorebird season ‘extremely successful’; staff proposes wider herbicide pretreatment FWC shorebird staff told the Fort Myers Beach advisory committee the 2025 nesting season was “extremely successful,” reporting snowy plovers hatched nine chicks (eight fledged) and Wilson's plovers fledged 10 chicks; staff proposed expanding pretreated areas to the colony’s historical footprint to reduce invasive vegetation and sand spurs.

Fort Myers Beach's shorebird nesting season has soared to success, with snowy plovers achieving a remarkable 100% hatch rate this year!

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State genetic labs confirm golden mussel in Bay‑Delta; agencies ramp up eDNA surveillance Department of Water Resources and partner labs confirmed Limnoperna fortunei (golden mussel) in the San Francisco Estuary in October 2024 and reported coordinated eDNA/qPCR surveillance and a planned SENTRI early‑warning program combining targeted qPCR and metabarcoding.

California's waters are facing a new threat as the invasive golden mussel has been confirmed in the Bay-Delta, prompting a rapid response and innovative surveillance strategies.

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🌍 Women play a crucial role in restoring harmonious relationships with lions, highlighting their vital contribution to conservation efforts and community engagement. 🦁 #WildlifeConservation #IndigenousVoices #BiodiversityProtection Link: https://tinyurl.com/2dkk6w6m

State Trust Lands Task Force Begins Work on Conservation, Recreation and Stewardship; Interim Report Due in March The newly convened State Trust Lands Task Force met to review HB 13 32s specific charge, the constitutionally grounded mandate under Section 10 of Article IX, and the required interim (March) and final (September) reports. Support staff and a technical advisory group will prepare iterative drafts; work group members emphasized public outreach, the

A new task force in Colorado is set to reshape outdoor recreation and conservation on state trust lands, with their first report due in just a few months!

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Journalism's oversight in capturing environmental leaders' battles undermines critical global awareness and advocacy for our planet's protection. 🌍 Read more: Link: https://tinyurl.com/2anw3hw2 #EnvironmentalJustice #ConservationLeadership #BiodiversityProtection

African hornbills face critical threats from wildlife trafficking, prompting scientists to urge for enhanced protective measures to ensure their survival. 🌍🦜 Link: https://tinyurl.com/27du2f6e #WildlifeConservation #EndangeredSpecies #BiodiversityProtection

Horseshoe Crab Blood Has Long Helped Us Make Safe Medicines. Now, Alternatives That Spare the Ancient Creatures Might Be Breaking Through An enzyme in the blue blood has been key to testing vaccines since the 1980s, raising concerns for the crabs’ population. But regulatory approval and new data are signaling the tide may be turning

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SkyTruth just launched a new feature in our 30x30 Progress Tracker which allows users to view progress by multi-country regions rather than just individual countries. Try it at 30x30.skytruth.org

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🌍 A new conservation index highlights reptiles as the top priority for vertebrate conservation due to looming threats, including climate change and invasive species. Link: https://tinyurl.com/22volztq #BiodiversityProtection #ClimateChange #ConservationScience 🐍

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Nature-based wetlands restoration highlighted as efficient way to reduce nutrient loads The Nature Conservancy and other panelists described wetlands as a cost-effective, multi-benefit strategy to capture nutrients before they reach downstream waters; an early benefits estimate cited at the forum said each dollar invested in H2Ohio wetlands returns roughly $8 in benefits.

Wetlands are like nature's kidneys, cleansing our water and offering $8 in benefits for every $1 invested—find out how restoring them could revolutionize Ohio's environmental landscape!

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Lawmakers and Advocates Debate Forest Reserves, Watershed Protection and a Natural-and-Working-Lands Package At a joint hearing, legislators and dozens of witnesses debated several bills that would expand permanent protections for state-owned forests, create municipal reforestation programs, and recognize natural and working lands as a climate strategy. Supporters urged permanent reserves and more urban canopy; some forestry stakeholders and landowners, a

Massachusetts is at a critical crossroads as lawmakers debate bold proposals to enhance permanent protections for public forests and boost urban tree planting—will they seize this chance for climate action?

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California's marine mammal conservation faces potential setbacks despite past successes, threatening the stability of crucial ecosystems. It's imperative to uphold protections for our ocean's biodiversity. 🦭🐬 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2xs56ort #OceanConservation #MarineLife #BiodiversityProtection

Contrary to popular belief, a new study reveals that wolves are not becoming fearless of humans; their cautious nature remains despite increasing population numbers. 🐺🌿 Link: https://tinyurl.com/2ac52z8w #WildlifeConservation #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #BiodiversityProtection

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