‘Gitmo’ in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered tortoises
Reporting from TWENTYNINE PALMS Marine Corps base, Calif. — The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok…
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7.0 quake prompts endangered Death Valley fish species to get busy
Powerful earthquakes like the one felt last week across Northern California are stark reminders for people to plan — perhaps to fortify their home or business or, at minimum, finally…
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Malibu Triathlon could be canceled due to endangered fish
For decades, thousands of athletes have gathered each fall at Malibu’s Zuma Beach to swim, then bike and run along the coast in a race that has raised millions for…
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ELC Win Compels Federal Government to Reconsider Endangered Species Act Protections for the Bi-State Sage Grouse – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
After a several-year battle, Environmental Law Clinic students have shown that bi-state sage grouse – large, striking birds known for their distinctive mating dance – warrant reconsideration for federal protection as…
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Native Bumblebees Become First Insects Protected Under the California Endangered Species Act – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
In a major win for Stanford Environmental Law Clinic clients, biodiverse ecosystems, and everyone who eats food, a California Court of Appeal has ruled that the state can protect bumblebees…
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After 15-year Battle, Marin County Adopts Protections for Endangered Coho Salmon – Mills Legal Clinic of Stanford Law School
The Marin County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a conservation ordinance on Tuesday to protect one of the most important remaining watersheds for coho salmon and steelhead in the state. …
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