A male Bufflehead floats on calm water, droplets trailing from its bill after a dive.

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Read the latest news from Richardson Bay and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California.
Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary News
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Reflections From a Youth Leader: The Power of Empathy
February 21, 2023 — A former camp counselor and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Youth Leader's meditation on the gravity of her time at Richardson Bay and what it means to her today.
Coyote laying in grass.
Pursuing Compatibility During Conflict: Living Alongside Urban Coyotes
February 21, 2023 — Coyotes play a crucial role in California's ecosystems, and despite growing tensions with these wild animals, it is in our favor — and theirs — to learn to live with them instead of eliminating them.
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Trading Screens for Oak Woodlands and Grasslands
January 12, 2026 — A field day with legislative staff, deepening appreciation for oak woodlands and grasslands—and learning how Capitol decisions shape working lands.
California’s Geospatial Science in Action
December 18, 2025 — How our mapping, research, and advocacy help bring restoration planning to life.
A Landmark Year for the Salton Sea and Desert Program
December 18, 2025 — A year worth celebrating, from launching our community leadership program to new habitat protections.
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Traversing the State to Unite Our Chapter Flock
December 17, 2025 — A year of travels across California to learn about our incredible chapter network