Tell Pres. Biden to Designate California National Monuments
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
4h ago
California, our nation’s most populous state, offers both residents and visitors opportunities to experience diverse landscapes, our magnificent coastline, and globally significant biological diversity. Many of these extraordinary places are on lands owned and managed by the federal government, which make up more than 40% of the state, and are culturally significant to Native peoples […] The post Tell Pres. Biden to Designate California National Monuments appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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Take a “VIP tour” of the Cache Creek region for spectacular blooms and wildlife
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
4h ago
by Ryan Henson, Policy Director   Spring often brings vast swaths of diverse flowers to the Cache Creek region, which also offers some of the most easily accessed federal public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Ukiah Field Office. Whether you would like to enjoy the blooms via backpacking, hiking, camping, or […] The post Take a “VIP tour” of the Cache Creek region for spectacular blooms and wildlife appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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National Monument Update March 2024
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
4h ago
UPDATE:  CALIFORNIA NATIONAL MONUMENT PROPOSALS by Linda Castro, Assistant Policy Director   Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument proposed expansion   In 2023 the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and five other Tribes called upon President Biden to protect about 9,000 acres of BLM-managed parcels in Colusa and Lake Counties by adding them to the existing Berryessa […] The post National Monument Update March 2024 appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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Spring is here!
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
4h ago
Dear friends, Spring has arrived in California, and the winter’s abundant rain and snow have brought us green hillsides and greened-up deserts, carpets of wildflowers and seasonal waterfalls aplenty. It’s a bit muddy, but a great time to get out into the wilds of our beautiful state.   Here at CalWild, we’re busily working to […] The post Spring is here! appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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Focus on Forests
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
4h ago
by Andrea Iniguez, Desert Field Representative   International Day of Forests is a global celebration that highlights the importance of forests around the world. This event, which takes place on March 21st, was created by the United Nations in 2012 and is a powerful tool for advocacy. In honor of this year’s International Day of […] The post Focus on Forests appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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ALERT: Protect Southern California’s Piru Creek
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
2w ago
ACTION ALERT TITLE: Piru Creek Wild & Scenic River Management Plan Released for Public Comment   TARGET NAME, TITLE, AGENCY: Ramon Torres, Forest Supervisor, Angeles National Forest   TARGET EMAIL: https://cara.fs2c.usda.gov/Public//CommentInput?Project=58710.   SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:   The Forest Service has released its draft Piru Creek Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive River Management Plan (Plan) and is […] The post ALERT: Protect Southern California’s Piru Creek appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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ACTION ALERT: Thank Sen. Padilla for His Exemplary Leadership
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
2w ago
Please thank Senator Alex Padilla for his continued strong commitment to public lands conservation and access United States Senator Alex Padilla took office in 2021 and since that time he has been a tireless advocate for protection of wild spaces on federal public lands, for efforts to increase sustainable and more equitable access to them, […] The post ACTION ALERT: Thank Sen. Padilla for His Exemplary Leadership appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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Arch Rock Nature Trail
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
1M ago
by Andrea Iniguez   Name of area/general location: Joshua Tree National Park   Land acknowledgment native-land.ca : The lands currently managed by Joshua Tree National Park include parts of the traditional homelands of the Maara’yam (Serrano), Nüwü (Chemehuevi), and Kawiya (Cahuilla), and the traditional use area of the Aha Macave (Mohave).   Trail rating: This […] The post Arch Rock Nature Trail appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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From the Interim ED’s Desk
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
1M ago
It’s been a wet winter in much of the state. Where I live, the hills have turned green, and the first wildflowers—white frilly Milkmaids—are blooming.   Early spring is a beautiful time to be in California. Between atmospheric rivers, we enjoy sparkling days when the whole world seems fresh and new. Time to get out […] The post From the Interim ED’s Desk appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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Conserving Military History at Chuckwalla NM
California Wilderness Coalition
by Mark Green
1M ago
by Linda Castro   Introduction   Most Americans, including most Californians, are unaware of the important role that the California deserts played in the outcome of World War II.  One of CalWild’s current campaigns seeks to designate as a national monument a significant portion of public lands that were key to the outcome of World […] The post Conserving Military History at Chuckwalla NM appeared first on CALWILD ..read more
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