September 28, 2026Restoring a Floodplain at Great Valley Grasslands State ParkRestoring a Floodplain at Great Valley Grasslands State Park A levee built in the mid-1950s cut off a section ofRead more
August 3, 2026Tracking Tricolored Blackbirds: New Technology Reveals Clues for ConservationTracking Tricolored Blackbirds: New Technology Reveals Clues for Conservation The tricolored blackbird, listed as a state Threatened Species, is oneRead more
July 6, 2026Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Celebrate 40 Years of Conservation WorkMigratory Bird Joint Ventures Celebrate 40 Years of Conservation Work This year marks the 40th anniversary of the North AmericanRead more
June 25, 2026The Lower Klamath Refuge Could Once Again Become a Vibrant Habitat for DucksThe Lower Klamath Refuge Could Once Again Become a Vibrant Habitat for Ducks Duck and geese populations on the LowerRead more
June 15, 2026Studying Bats in the Central ValleyStudying Bats in the Central Valley Bats depend on many of the same habitats that support migratory birds in theRead more
June 1, 2026Motus Wildlife Tracking Is Revealing Bird Movements Across the Central ValleyMotus Wildlife Tracking Is Revealing Bird Movements Across the Central Valley Motus (Latin for movement) is an apt name forRead more
May 18, 2026A Concrete Win for Bank SwallowsA Concrete Win for Bank Swallows Nesting season is here for birds in the Central Valley, including for bank swallowsRead more
March 26, 2026National Survey Shows Why Refuges Matter for Bird Watchers, Hunters, and Local EconomiesThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently released a new report, Characterizing the Experiences of Visitors to National Wildlife Refuges,Read more
March 12, 2026New StoryMap Explores Habitat Restoration and Flood Protection in the Yolo BypassNew StoryMap Explores Habitat Restoration and Flood Protection in the Yolo Bypass The California Department of Water Resources and partnersRead more
February 25, 2026New Watershed Studies Show How Managing Floods Can Help Birds in the San Joaquin ValleyCalifornia’s Central Valley is defined by water: too much or too little, often in rapid succession. For the millions ofRead more