EnvironmentStudy: Nearly Half of Native California Salmon Could Be Extinct in 50 YearsMay 16, 2017 | Amy QuintonA new report that gauges the health of California's native salmon, steelhead and trout paints an alarming picture. It shows 45 percent are likely to be extinct in 50 years if present trends continue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBald Eagles Soar Once More In San Francisco Bay AreaApril 5, 2017Long endangered bald eagles are making a comeback in the San Francisco Bay Area.
EnvironmentMore Pacific Coast Hatchery Salmon Could Receive ProtectionsOctober 26, 2016(AP) - Federal authorities want to add more hatchery-raised fish to the 28 Pacific Coast salmon and steelhead stocks listed under the Endangered Species Act.
EnvironmentCalifornia, Federal Agencies Launch Effort To Save Endangered FishJuly 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia and federal agencies say a new strategy is needed to save the endangered Delta smelt.
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.
EnvironmentRare Sea Otter Sighting Offers Hope Of ResurgenceMarch 21, 2016(AP) — The rare sighting of a sea otter swimming just off Southern California has scientists hoping it's a sign of a resurgence for the creatures that were once hunted to near extinction.
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.
EnvironmentFish Barrier Will Help Save Sacramento River SalmonOctober 22, 2015 | Amy QuintonA newly constructed project will prevent adult salmon from straying off their migratory path. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEndangered Gray Wolves Found In Northern CaliforniaAugust 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Fish and Wildlife has photographic evidence of five gray wolf pups and two adults in Northern California.
EnvironmentRare Sierra Nevada Red Fox Sighted In Yosemite National ParkJanuary 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceYosemite National Park officials said Wednesday that a rare red fox was seen by park biologists. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
