The Lake Tahoe Basin faces ongoing threats from the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species. Common invasive weeds, like the Eurasian watermilfoil, can significantly disrupt aquatic ecosystems and crowd out native species. Aquatic invasive species management is a top priority...
For 2025, the STAR Tournament has expanded the eligible ocean waters to include the Pacific side of Baja California down to Cabo San Lucas, as well as all of California’s state and US Pacific waters. This year’s tournament also includes an...
“The survey data in Clear Lake has shown a decline in the hitch population over an extended period, but there’s a lot of variability in the population numbers year-to-year due to changes in environmental conditions,” said Michael Fris, field supervisor of...
"This proposed critical habitat spans key areas within the estuary, focusing on essential features such as food availability, appropriate turbidity, suitable temperatures, and adequate water flow — all crucial for supporting the successful spawning and rearing of the species."...
One of many long-term impacts of the devastating Palisades Fire could affect Topanga Creek steelhead, which as a species have all but disappeared from area watersheds. ...
“These remarkable Goose Lake fish have adapted to a challenging environment and periodic droughts, but without protections they can’t survive the ravages of climate change, cattle grazing, and irrigation pumps,” said Jeff Miller, a senior conservation advocate at the Center. “With...
