The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act turns 50 years old on October 2. This legislation was signed into law in 1968 by LBJohnson with bipartisan support. Today nearly 300 major rivers and tributaries that flow across nearly 13,000 miles enjoy protection under this law, including our own N. Fork of the American River and Lower American River.
PARKS and REDWOODS WIN!
PARKS WIN!
Voters passed Proposition 68 this month, giving approval for the largest investment in natural resources among underserved communities in our state’s history. “Investment in parks is not solely about recreation, they are also about public safety, education, health, wellness, and creating opportunities for our communities to succeed and thrive,” said Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia.
*from the California State Parks Foundation website
REDWOODS WIN!
The Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite reopened after a 3-year restoration project to protect the nearly 500 ancient trees, some dating back 2,000 years.
*from Associated Press (June 14, 2018)
Salmon run in El Dorado County
This good news is from Elena DeLacey, conservation and stewardship manager at ARC.
The Cosumnes River (one of the very few undammed "wild" rivers left in California) was host to hundreds of Chinook Salmon this spring. The salmon, also known as King salmon, traveled up river as far as Latrobe Falls to spawn. The lands surrounding the Cosumnes are traditional ranching areas under agreements to be purchased and saved from development by conservancy groups. A note of caution---the property around Latrobe Falls is inaccessible except for white water kayaks---and even that is dubious.
Photo courtesy of Larry Moore.
The World Bank says it will no longer finance oil and gas projects after 2019.
Walmart and True Value will phase out bee killing pesticides
Green Americans, GMO Insiders, and many allies took action against True Value and Walmart to get bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides out of stores. (Green American Magazine)