CDFA Soil Biodiversity Report: A Path to Protecting Our Living Soils An estimated 30% of all species worldwide have been threatened or driven extinct since the start
Local state environmental scientists protest lack of labor contract California’s environmental scientists have been negotiating for a new contract since January 2020. On Wednesday, July 26, eight
Surfboard-biting sea otter in Santa Cruz avoids capture. Biologist explains behavior, next plan Despite the best efforts of CAPS member Colleen Young – a California Department of
Topanga Lagoon Restoration Project tries to balance endangered fish, PCH traffic and more Below an underused underpass that crosses beneath the Pacific Coast Highway snakes a quiet
Shock, excitement as second wolverine in 101 years seen in California A CAPS member who is an environmental scientist for the State of California, says a recent
Working in the Fields and Streams to Protect the Environment While Answering the Transportation Needs of the Community Caltrans has brought in an army of environmental scientists
Microplastics Are Polluting the Ocean at a Shocking Rate – Wired CAPS member Dr. Scott Coffin, a Research Scientist III (Chemical Sciences) for the Water Resources Control
Cancer-causing chemical found in soil at 4 sites in SLO. What’s being done about it? – The Tribune Four sites in San Luis Obispo have potentially dangerous
Scientists Promote a Shift in How American and Canadian Organizations Manage Hazardous Chemicals – Lab Manager California State Scientist Simona A. Bǎlan is the first author of
Press Release The California Association of Professional Scientists’ (CAPS) work to gain competitive pay for its members was fortified by the Sacramento County Democratic Party Central Committee
The Sacramento Bee (tiered subscription) California state employee unions representing scientists and attorneys are making the biggest demands for raises in contract negotiations this year. The attorneys
The California Association of Professional Scientists has planned the Stand UP for Scientists Rally to urge that the Newsom Administration bargain competitive wages for state scientists whose
CalMatters/Desert Sun State scientists, who make on average 27% less than state engineers, are trying to negotiate a better deal. “I’m freaking terrified that all of these
Modesto Bee (tiered subscription) – Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked for $88.6 million to build a livestock health lab in Turlock much better than the one already
Los Angeles Times – As the second major heat wave in weeks bears down on Southern California, experts and authorities are warning the public to take seriously
Conservationists stunned after capturing footage of endangered pack of animals The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released stunning footage of a pack of gray wolves howling
California Drivers May Have Been Filling Up With Bad Gas For Years: Report In a January 29 press release from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control,
Report Details Benefits of California Clean Air Policies The American Lung Association released its "Living and Breathing in California: Health Benefits of Clean Air Programs" report based
Intensifying atmospheric rivers are leading to a surge in Valley fever cases in California Last month, the California Department of Public Health put out an advisory to
How your recycled Christmas trees are helping California fish habitats The California Conservation Corps and the Department of Fish and Wildlife recently completed construction of a new
Humboldt County Cannabis Grower to Pay $750,000 for State Water, Wildlife Violations State Water Resources Control Board and Fish &Wildlife officials said a Humboldt County cannabis operation
Fruit fly quarantines continue in California The California Department of Food and Agriculture is warning residents not to move produce as fruit fly quarantines remains in place,
Boeing to begin 'emergency' removal of radioactive soil in Simi hills To prevent “clear and imminent threats” starting Feb. 5, “an emergency project” to remove and dispose
Storm gives Sierra snowpack a much-needed boost: How much snow fell? Data from the California Department of Water Resources shows that the snowpack, a key source of
CDFW releases beavers into the wild for first time in nearly 75 years The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has launched the initial phase of its