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John Muir was an early proponent of a view we still hold today—that much of California was pristine, untouched wilderness before the arrival of Europeans. But as this book demonstrates, what Muir was really seeing when he admired the grand vistas of Yosemite and the gold and purple flowers carpeting the Central Valley were the fertile gardens of the Sierra Miwok and Valley Yokuts Indians, modified and made productive by centuries of harvesting, tilling, sowing, pruning, and burning.

California now has more trees than at any time since the late Pleistocene. This green landscape, however, is not the work of nature. It’s the work of history. In the years after the Gold Rush, American settlers remade the California landscape, harnessing nature to their vision of the good life. Horticulturists, boosters, and civic reformers began to "improve" the bare, brown countryside, planting millions of trees to create groves, wooded suburbs, and landscaped cities.

Salmon Fishing Ban in California Extended for Second Consecutive Year Due to Declining Populations In a unanimous decision that has sent shockwaves through the state's fishing industry, the Pacific Fishery Management Council has voted to prohibit all commercial and recreational salmon fishing off the coast of California for the second year in a row. This marks only the fourth time in the state's history that such a drastic measure has been taken, highlighting the dire state of California's salmon stocks. The decision to close the salmon fishing season for both 2023 and 2024 comes as a ...

California's Snowpack Surprise: A Glimmer of Hope Amidst Drought Concerns In a surprising turn of events, California's snowpack defied early predictions and surpassed historical averages by the end of the 2024 winter season. This unexpected development brought a sigh of relief to a state grappling with the long-term effects of climate change and persistent drought conditions. The journey from a dismal 25% of average snowpack in January to a triumphant 110% by April 1 is a testament to the unpredictable nature of weather patterns and the resilience of California's natural ecosystems. The ...

The smog beast wafted into downtown Los Angeles on July 26, 1943. Nobody knew what it was. Secretaries rubbed their eyes. Traffic cops seemed to disappear in the mysterious haze. Were Japanese saboteurs responsible? A reckless factory? The truth was much worse - it came from within, from Southern California's burgeoning car-addicted, suburban lifestyle. Smogtown is the story of pollution, progress, and how an optimistic people confronted the epic struggle against airborne poisons barraging their hometowns.

Welcome to the Save it for the Blind Podcast. Dive into the world of duck hunting, conservation, and legislation. Join us for insightful discussions on preserving both tradition and nature. Our podcast isn't complete without tackling the legislative side of things. Discover how local and national policies impact hunting seasons, bag limits, and wetland preservation. Interviews with experts and policymakers will shed light on the intricate balance between hunting traditions and the need for sustainable practices. RSSVERIFY

Teaching English-Language Arts through the lens of environmental literacy and justice provides an important opportunity for all students to gain access to environmental learning. As the state of California deepens efforts to include environmental literacy in all content areas, the California Environmental Literacy Initiative's English-Language Arts Working Group interviewed passionate language arts teachers . We collected stories of California TK-12 educators who teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking through the lens of environmental literacy and justice to highlight what this type ...

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