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Climate Change, Deforestation and Wildfires Destroy the Once-Thriving Amazon
August 14, 2024 — Climate change in the Amazon region leads to 300,000 square miles of land destroyed within the Amazon Rainforest
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Protecting Birds in a Changing Ocean: How California Marine IBAs Can Guide Ocean Planning
April 02, 2026 — California’s Marine Important Bird Areas provide highly productive habitat for a diversity of seabirds.Understanding how birds use these protected ocean patches can also help steer conservation efforts.
CALIFORNIA Coasts and Oceans
A Look Back for ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California's 30-Year Anniversary
April 02, 2026 — Celebrating a Long History of Conservation Milestones in California
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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California’s 2026 State Legislative Priorities
April 02, 2026 — How ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California’s 2026 priorities help protect the water and habitat birds need, support safe water for communities, expand access to nature for all, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act.
CALIFORNIA Policy & Advocacy
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The 2026 Salton Sea Leadership Program Is Underway!
March 15, 2026 — Get to know this year’s cohort, building community and leadership around the Sea
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Congrats to the California Chapter Recipients of 2026 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Action and Collaborative Grants
February 21, 2026 — Explore how California chapters are advancing ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s strategic priorities across the state.
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