Raised in Rice Fields Article 06.26.2019 California’s Chinook salmon have been losing habitat to agriculture for decades. Now, they’re getting a much-needed boost from strategically flooded fields.
Scuba Flies Photo Essay 03.27.2018 In California’s Mono Lake—whose alkaline waters are deadly to most insects—these diving flies don’t just survive; they thrive.
The Anomalies: The Acorn Woodpecker Video 10.10.2017 These highly social birds defy the typical two-parent family structure, proving that cooperation can make good evolutionary sense.
Forgotten but not Gone: The Pacific Fisher Video 05.23.2017 Facing new threats—including toxins from illegal marijuana grows—the fate of this little-known mammal hangs in the balance.
Backcountry Drug War Article 03.28.2017 In the Golden State, dangerous drug cartels are growing pot on public lands—putting wildlife, water supplies, and outdoor enthusiasts at grave risk.
Last Tree Standing Immersive 11.22.2016 Since 2011, drought and pestilence have killed more than 100 million trees in California. What does that mean for the fate of the world’s largest tree, the giant sequoia?
The Color of Drought Video 11.22.2016 A record-setting dry spell is transforming California’s forests—and in this case, colorful foliage is not a good thing.
Wetlands on Demand Article 04.26.2016 Rice fields for migratory birds—a look at California’s latest pop-up trend.
