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Bill to End Commercial Logging Mandate in State Forests Passes First Committee
On March 23rd, legislation sponsored by EPIC and authored by Asm. Chris Rogers passed out of its first legislative committee, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
Mar 31


California Wolf Activity Update
Wolves are drawing heightened attention as the state recently expanded efforts to monitor wildlife in Northern California by conducting helicopter operations to collar wolves, elk, and deer.
Feb 17


Cal Fire Water Rights Applications for JDSF Cancelled
In 2023, EPIC and the Save Jackson Coalition, among other organizations, filed protests to water rights applications filed by Cal Fire in Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF).
Jul 30, 2025


UPDATE: Public Lands Sell-off Language Removed (for now)
ast night, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that the public land sell-off plan that Utah Senator Lee inserted into the budget reconciliation bill does not meet the criteria necessary to be included in the bill. That means the bill will require 60 Senators’ votes instead of a simple majority.
Jun 24, 2025


Plover Nesting Season Is Here!
Snowy Plover nesting season has begun on the coasts of California and Oregon! From March 1 to September 30th, these delicate shorebirds...
Mar 14, 2025


THE ECONEWS REPORT: What Gives You Hope?
Environmentalists have a reputation for being a bit too doom-and-gloom. But what gives us hope?
Dec 21, 2024


Advancing Indigenous Environmental Justice: Wins and Setbacks in Sacramento
Governor Newsom recently signed new environmental legislation, with wins and setbacks for California’s sustainability efforts.
Oct 10, 2024

