Burrowing Owl Listed as a Candidate under CESA: Considerations for Project Planning
December 4, 2024
In October 2024, the burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) was officially designated as a State Candidate Species under the California Endangered…
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The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), a cabinet-level council within the California Natural Resources Agency, recently published a new white…
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Fast Lane for Restoration: How State and Federal Programmatic Approvals Can Speed Habitat Restoration Throughout California
July 18, 2024
It is hardly news to project proponents in California that the state and federal permitting process can be difficult, time-consuming,…
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Caulerpa: The Invasive Seaweed Species Spreading along California’s Coastline
June 6, 2024
Caulerpa is a type of green seaweed native to many shallow tropical and subtropical waters around the world. In the…
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Biodiversity Engagement Zones
April 25, 2024
When it comes to planning new trails or improving existing ones, traditional primary objectives center on trail design, construction, maintenance,…
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Pond Turtle Species Proposed for Listing Under the Federal Endangered Species Act
March 14, 2024
Listing Overview In Fall 2023, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed to list the northwestern pond turtle…
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Reflecting on Over Two Decades of Eelgrass Surveys
March 1, 2024
Eelgrass (Zostera marina), which grows along many shorelines and shallow embayments across California, is an easy-to-miss underwater plant with outsized…
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Nesting Bird Season is Around the Corner – Are You Prepared?
January 17, 2024
It’s that time of year again! Nesting bird season is right around the corner and many development or restoration projects…
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Resilient Data – Is Your Organization’s Data Wildfire Ready?
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 is GIS Day! This is a day dedicated to GIS professionals and the critical work they provide…
- See Details about New Coastal Wetland Mitigation Bank Approved in Los Angeles County
New Coastal Wetland Mitigation Bank Approved in Los Angeles County
August 9, 2023
WRA congratulates Synergy Oil & Gas/Los Cerritos Wetlands, LLC for the approval of the first private coastal mitigation bank in…
