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WATER ISSUE: Central Valley | Salton Sea | Climate History | Sustainable Groundwater | Algal Bloom | Bird Influenza | We're Hiring

 

WATER ISSUE: Central Valley Film | Salton Sea | Climate History | Sustainable Groundwater | Algal Bloom | Bird Influenza | We're Hiring

Water is Life Dear KAREN, Water is life—for people, birds, and nature. During World Water Week, we celebrate the vital waterways of the Central Valley, San Francisco Bay, and Salton Sea that are essential for millions of birds along the Pacific Flyway. Together, we will ensure our waters are resilient, clean, and equitable sources of life. During extreme drought, every drop counts.   Gaylon Parsons Interim Executive Director Audubon California

Anna's Hummingbird. Photo: Bibek Ghosh/Audubon Photography Awards

Bird of the Month: White-faced Ibis This stunning bird is part of the Ibises and Spoonbills family. They forage in fresh marshes, irrigated land, and flooded pastures. Read more White-faced Ibis. Photo: Lisa Sheridan/Audubon Photography Awards Native Plant: Alkali-Sacaton This bunchgrass is drought-tolerant and grows green, deciduous leaves, reddish spikelet seedheads, and yellow flowers that bloom mid-summer. Learn more about Native Plants Alkali-Sacaton. Photo: Matt Levin

Documentary Film: Cutting-Edge Science in the Central Valley The Central Valley is one of the most important places in the world for migratory birds. A new short film from the Central Valley Joint Venture gives a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation science and collaboration between nineteen organizations, including Audubon California, that are working together to protect water for birds in the Central Valley.  Watch Now

Khara Strum. Video: Central Valley Joint Venture (CVJV)

Under Construction: Massive Bird Habitat at the Salton Sea State officials are currently creating an enormous wetland habitat at the southern end of the Salton Sea. This massive project, called the "Species Conservation Habitat Project", covers 4,100 acres and will provide habitat for millions of migratory birds that depend on the sea. With the drying of the Colorado River and the shrinking Salton Sea, this project is increasingly urgent to prevent ecological collapse.  Watch Channel 3 News Report

Species Conservation Habitat Project at the Salton Sea. Video: Channel 3

California is Leading on Sustainable Groundwater Laws. Now, We Need to Walk the Talk. Over the past decade, California has gone from being the state with the least groundwater regulation to adopting a law that serves as an international model. How the state implements its landmark groundwater law during California's worst drought on record could inform global climate change adaptation practices for generations. Read more

Central Valley wetlands. Photo: Lighthawk

What the Historic Inflation Reduction Act Means for Water in the West The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic surge of federal investment to confront the climate crisis. The new law provides unprecedented levels of funding for renewable energy, climate resilience, agriculture, forestry, and environmental justice initiatives. In addition, $4 billion was included to address the ongoing drought in the West. Audubon's advocacy was instrumental in championing this investment in western water. Read more

Wood Duck. Photo: Harry Collins/Audubon Photography Awards

Fish Kill in SF Bay from Algal Bloom San Francisco Bay is experiencing a harmful algal bloom (HAB) of heterosigma akashiwo with reported impacts to fish. Audubon California and our chapters are keeping an eye on the situation. If you see any impacts, please report them and stay up to date on developments.

Richardson Bay is part of the larger San Francisco Bay. Photo: Alison Sheehey

Avian Influenza Alert in California Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was detected in wild birds in Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Mendocino, Napa, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo counties in California. Please report any unusual or suspicious dead wild birds to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Latest News

Avian Influenza Alert. Image: Canva

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Common Loon. Photo: Tammy Pick/Audubon Photography Awards

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