New Grants Give Conservancy Resources to Rewild Historic Territories for Threatened Species
The Land Conservancy was recently awarded three large grants that will greatly impact the restoration work on the nature preserves. Two grants, awarded by the California Coastal Conservancy, are aimed at removing invasive plant species like Cyclops Acacia and Black Mustard (both of these are also of concern for fire risk) and then restoring endangered […]
Cactus Wren Survey Results Show Species Continues to Struggle
A Community Science Cactus Wren Program was established in 2014 by the Conservancy to train volunteers to serve as Cactus Wren Monitors. Trained volunteers make observations on the nesting, breeding location and other characteristics of this threatened species of Special Concern. Volunteers record their field observations on the mobile app Survey123. With the help of […]
Technology and Conservation
Did you know that smartphones are now making data collection smarter and simpler for biologists? Every day, hand-held technologies are being used to help guide conservation efforts and enhance the capabilities of Conservancy staff and community science interns and volunteers. As part of an expanded initiative to remove acacia, the Conservancy launched a pilot program […]
Work in Progress: Abalone Cove Restoration
You may notice interesting activity at Abalone Cove Reserve. The Conservancy is engaged in a three-year habitat restoration project that involves planting 13 acres of coastal sage scrub habitat which will support an array of species, including the federally-endangered California gnatcatcher and El Segundo blue butterfly. Activities will include preparing and planting native plants, repairing […]