Ventura Water Commission backs 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, contingency plan; recommends council adoption Commissioners received the draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Event Contingency Plan, heard clarifications staff added after stakeholder comments, and voted unanimously to recommend City Council adopt the plans and forward the final submittal to the Department of Water Resources by the July 1, 2026 deadline.

Ventura Water staff has unveiled crucial plans to combat water shortages, aiming for City Council approval by the July 2026 deadline.

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1. We demonstrate that #carbonfinancing can deliver measurable #biodiversitygains when paired with protection

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FISH Committee reviews draft technical procedures to guide hatchery management plans Staff presented a draft technical procedures document implementing Commission policy C3624, saying it will use structured decision making to balance conservation and harvest goals, include measurable objectives, and incorporate tribal co-manager input before finalization.

A groundbreaking draft document is set to transform hatchery management by balancing conservation and harvest goals through structured decision-making!

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Casa Grande debates effluent-allocation strategy; council favors prioritizing recharge and a 15–20% reserve City staff presented an effluent-allocation strategy proposing to prioritize recharge until permitted recharge levels are reached, to set an annual recharge reserve of about 15–20%, to separate current effluent volumes from new ADOS-generated volumes, and to use a baseline 50/50 sector split between industrial/commercial and residential.

Casa Grande is gearing up to revolutionize its water management with a strategic effluent-allocation plan that prioritizes recharge and aims for sustainable growth!

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Researcher Spotlight – Payton DeMay 2025-26 Global Change Research Fellow, Payton DeMay shares his work in wildlife perception.

🌍2025-26 Global Change Research Fellow, Payton DeMay, shares insights into his research on human perceptions of #wildlife and how that can inform proactive #ConservationStrategies!

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Senate committee ratifies DEP rules for MFLs in Suwannee and St. Johns districts amid spring-recovery concerns The committee favorably reported SPB 7034, a rule-ratification bill replacing Minimum Flows and Levels (MFLs) and implementation strategies for the Suwannee and St. Johns River water districts. Testimony focused on dependence on the JEA Water First project, funding gaps and long restoration timelines.

The Senate committee has taken a pivotal step by ratifying new DEP rules that could redefine water management in Florida, but not without fierce debate over the future of our springs and rivers.

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DNR: Northern elk herd ~367 and rising; county briefed on relocation, lure crops and adaptive management DNR wildlife biologist Josh Beagle told the Ashland County Land Conservation Committee the northern elk population is about 367 animals and growing roughly 5–8% annually, and outlined tools — relocation, lure crops and targeted hunting quotas — the state uses to reduce agricultural damage while supporting recreation and habitat goals.

The northern Wisconsin elk population is booming at an impressive growth rate of 5–8% per year, with innovative strategies in place to manage conflicts and support local agriculture.

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Santa Barbara staff report lower baseline water demand; six scenarios to shape 2025 demand envelope City staff told the Water Commission that updated baseline water demands are substantially lower than the 2020 projection, citing slower population growth and weaker drought rebound; six scenarios (including RHNA-driven growth and 'demand creep') will form a demand envelope to guide the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

Santa Barbara's latest water demand projections reveal a surprising drop, reshaping the city's planning for the future amid changing population trends and climate impacts.

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Council asks SSC for supplemental review of widow rockfish assessment, requests ramp‑down options to protect stocks and fishing communities The Pacific Fishery Management Council unanimously asked its Scientific and Statistical Committee to conduct a supplemental review of the 2025 widow rockfish assessment and to evaluate ramp‑down harvest scenarios (including Bayesian projections if feasible) aimed at keeping biomass at or above the B40 proxy while reducing near‑term economic impacts on fishing communities.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council just took a bold step to safeguard the widow rockfish population while protecting the livelihoods of fishing communities—what does this mean for the future of our oceans?

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Commission forwards new water-element chapter to council to meet state requirement The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission voted to forward a new water-element chapter to the county council with a positive recommendation. The element, prepared to meet a state planning requirement, focuses policy and strategies for conservation, irrigation stewardship and provider coordination.

A new water-element chapter aimed at boosting conservation and ensuring long-term water security in Snyderville Basin has just been recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission!

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Ethan Rose updates Ashland County on wildlife damage and elk management strategies Ethan Rose outlines wildlife damage programs and elk management challenges in Ashland County.

Ethan Rose from USDA Wildlife Services highlights a pivotal collaboration in Ashland County aimed at tackling wildlife issues and fostering community engagement.

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Local Leaders Discuss Forest Land Ownership and Conservation Strategies Officials emphasize maintaining ownership of forests for habitat and sustainable harvesting.

Clallam County leaders are striking a balance between resource utilization and forest conservation, ensuring local lands support both the community and the environment.

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A New Strategy in the Fight to Save Washington State's Kelp Forests ➡️ www.triplepundit.com/story/2025/bull-kelp-gar... #KelpRestoration #WashingtonState #Biodiversity #ConservationStrategies #MarineBiodiversity #SustainableFishing #ClimateAction

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Wyoming Game and Fish outlines challenges facing declining mule deer populations Game and Fish discusses population decline causes and conservation strategies for Wyoming's mule deer.

Wyoming's mule deer population has plummeted by nearly 50% over the past 25 years, raising urgent alarms about the ecological future of the region.

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Large, well-managed ecological systems are key to resilience.

Protecting big, intact ecosystems offers species the room to move and adapt to a changing climate.

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Wildlife board considers new applications while denying renewals in private land debate Board approves Blackhawk and Prohibition Springs while denying Ingham Peak and TL Bar Ranch renewals.

A pivotal decision at the recent DWR RAC meeting could reshape wildlife management in Utah, as the committee grapples with public lands' role within private CWMUs.

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Zoo plans manage elephant population and potential breeding strategies Zoo outlines long-term plan for managing elephant herd size and breeding cycles

Sedgwick County is making crucial decisions about its expanding elephant herd, with two pregnancies on the horizon and a strategic plan in the works to ensure their future thrives.

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University researchers develop bioenergetics model for Great Salt Lake waterbirds Researchers aim to quantify energy supply and demand for waterbird habitats at Great Salt Lake.

Researchers are unveiling groundbreaking studies to ensure the survival of migratory birds at the Great Salt Lake, focusing on food availability and habitat dynamics.

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Wildlife officials address elk populations and permit allocations in San Juan unit Officials recommend increasing San Juan elk permits amid population management concerns.

Wildlife officials are grappling with the challenges of balancing growing elk populations and the impact on deer, sparking heated debates over hunting permits and youth tag allocations.

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Farmington and Salt Lake prepare for Walmart Court work session Farmington and Salt Lake address audio issues before Walmart Court meeting work session.

Utah's Wildlife Board faced technical hiccups during their latest work session, but their commitment to effective wildlife management remains unwavering.

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Utah wildlife study reveals critical links between nutrition and mule deer survival Research highlights nutrition's role in influencing mule deer population dynamics in Utah.

A groundbreaking discussion in Utah reveals that the health of female deer is the key to population survival, reshaping wildlife management strategies.

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South Carolina agencies collaborate on conservation and flood mitigation funding strategies Senators discuss inter-agency collaboration for conservation project funding and flood mitigation strategies.

South Carolina is stepping up its game in flood mitigation with a proactive strategy that emphasizes collaboration among agencies to secure vital federal funding for conservation projects.

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Hearing Addresses Grizzly Bear and Wolf Impact on Livestock and Wildlife Management Panelists discuss environmental concerns about grizzly bears and wolves affecting local agriculture.

U.S. lawmakers are facing mounting pressure as farmers raise alarms over the potential havoc grizzly bears and wolves could wreak on livestock and local communities.

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🌍 A Glimpse Into the Past: A Key to Tackling Climate Change! 🔍🦷

@tamu.bsky.social researchers study 50,000+ carnivore teeth to unlock conservation strategies.

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Wildlife officials propose new bear tag strategy amid concerns for mule deer population Wildlife officials maintain 80 bear permits while addressing mule deer population concerns and tag costs.

Utah's Wildlife Board is taking bold steps to balance responsible hunting with the urgent need to protect declining mule deer populations.

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Wildlife Council debates black bear hunting permits amid concerns over population pressures Support and opposition emerge over Black Bear permit recommendations amid concerns about population management.

The Wildlife Board Meeting ignites a fierce debate over black bear hunting permits, raising critical concerns about population pressures and conservation strategies in Utah.

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