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California Condor. Photo: Scott Frier/USFWS

Listening and learning with Assemblymember Tim Grayson
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Listening and learning with Assemblymember Tim Grayson

The Legislative Committee of Mt. Diablo Audubon Society met with Assemblymember Tim Grayson to discuss conservation in California's District 14.

10-year anniversary of San Francisco Bay’s Cosco Busan oil spill a cautionary tale amid push for more oil drilling
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10-year anniversary of San Francisco Bay’s Cosco Busan oil spill a cautionary tale amid push for more oil drilling

— Thousands of birds died and shorelines were blackened after 53,000 gallons of oil spilled following Nov. 7, 2007 accident
25th anniversary of water reform law provides perspective on progress and challenges
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25th anniversary of water reform law provides perspective on progress and challenges

The Central Valley Project Improvement Act has played a major role in preserving habitat. It would do even better if fully implemented.

San Francisco quail population barely hanging on

Sad story this week about the last remaining California Quail in San Francisco. Probable reason: cats.

Condors reach another huge recovery milestone

This is great news for the California Condor. For the first time in decades, two wild-born California Condors have hatched a wild-born chick.

U.S. Department of Commerce needs to come clean about national marine sanctuaries
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U.S. Department of Commerce needs to come clean about national marine sanctuaries

— Yesterday was the deadline for its study about reducing size or relaxing restrictions on our pristine water habitat.
Commerce Department's recommendations on marine sanctuaries under wraps, for now
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Commerce Department's recommendations on marine sanctuaries under wraps, for now

Today is the deadline for the Commerce Department to release its recommendations for shrinking or loosening restrictions on oil drill and mining in these valued natural areas.

Marcos Trinidad honored with environmental education award
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Marcos Trinidad honored with environmental education award

Congratulations to Marcos Trinidad, Director of the Audubon Center at Debs Park honored with the Rosa Parks and Grace Lee Boggs award by the North American Environmental Education Association

Keeping watch for fires in South Orange County
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Keeping watch for fires in South Orange County

Audubon Starr Ranch is partnering with others to ensure that searing heat in Southern California doesn't lead to disaster.

Where did birds fleeing the Sonoma/Napa fires go?

Interesting article talking about how birds fleeing the Sonoma/Napa fires poured into nearby regions looking to get away from the smoke. Lots of birds turned up in San Francisco and the East Bay. Audubon California's Andrea Jones is quoted talking about how wildfires are typically considered good for ecosystem health, but that this might be changing. "We're going to have to rethink the way we look at fires," she said. "It may not always be positive. We're getting these absolutely gigantic fires, and it's not yet certain how they will impact the landscape and wildlife." 

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