Number Of Wild Tigers Increases For First Time In 100 YearsApril 11, 2016Early in the 20th century, the world had some 100,000 tigers, according to estimates. The number fell sharply over time — but the World Wildlife Fund says it has now risen for the first time in years.
EnvironmentBill Would Restrict Some Rat Poisons In CaliforniaApril 6, 2016 | Ed JoyceA bill introduced in the California Assembly would ban certain rat and mouse poisons that harm people and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDeal Protects 'Stunning' Northern Sierra Forest LandMarch 28, 2016 | Ed JoyceMore than 400 acres of private land around a popular northern Sierra Nevada trailhead will be protected from commercial development and be part of the Tahoe National Forest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
SeaWorld Agrees To End Captive Killer Whale BreedingMarch 17, 2016SeaWorld is bowing to public pressure and stopping captive breeding of killer whales. Orca performances are also ending next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFishery Managers Consider Closing Salmon Seasons Off West CoastMarch 15, 2016Regional fishery managers are considering closing or restricting all salmon fishing off the U.S. West Coast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTricolored Blackbird Moves Toward Endangered Species DesignationMarch 3, 2016 | Melody StoneIn a couple weeks Tricolored blackbirds will be pairing up across California for their breeding season. While the birds concern themselves with nesting the Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to concern themselves with the bird.
EnvironmentTown Hall Meeting On Lower American River ConservancyFebruary 29, 2016 | Ed JoyceA town hall meeting is planned Thursday in Sacramento to talk about legislation that would create a State Conservancy for the American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ring-Tailed Lemur Found In Turlock, Most Likely Part Of The Illegal Pet TradeFebruary 26, 2016 | Melody StoneA ring-tailed lemur found in a Turlock backyard is temporarily on exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo. Zookeepers believe the animal was part of the illegal pet trade and appears to have no experience with other lemurs.
EnvironmentSierra Snowpack Melts With Dry FebruaryFebruary 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe "bountiful" rain and snow in January has faded along with some of the gains in the Sierra Nevada snowpack. A dry, warm February in California has caused the water content in the snow to drop below normal to date. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBill Seeks To Improve, Preserve American River ParkwayFebruary 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceLegislation introduced in the California state Assembly would create the Lower American River Conservancy to improve, protect, preserve and possibly expand the 5,000-acre American River Parkway. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
