When a river dies, we lose a lot more than the water. We lose all the greenery, all the fish, all the birds and other wildlife. And we lose the community that grows up around a healthy waterway – the economy, the recreation. Everything turns to sand. The San Joaquin River is California’s second longest [...]
Entries Tagged as 'San Joaquin River'
When a river dies
October 31st, 2012 · by gfrost
Tags: Bird Habitat · Important Bird Areas · San Joaquin River
Hulk says vote for the River and the Yellow Warbler
October 22nd, 2012 · by gfrost
Lots of great things going on in the photo above (larger version below the fold). First, this guy at this weekend’s 5K Mud Run at the San Joaquin River is sporting a great Hulk costume. Second, he’s telling everyone to send a message to their leaders in support of the San Joaquin River restoration (Send [...]
Tags: Audubon California · San Joaquin River
Endangered bird returns to San Joaquin Valley
July 26th, 2012 · by gfrost
We’re hearing reports that the endangered Least Bell’s Vireo is making a return to the San Joaquin Valley. This is remarkable news, given that the species — named on the both the state and federal endangered species lists — has been absent from the Valley due to the loss of its river habitat. Now, with [...]
Tags: Audubon California · Bird conservation · Bird Habitat · Endangered Species Act · San Joaquin River
We love birds (and mammals too)!
July 11th, 2012 · by dogden
The San Joaquin Kit Fox is one of the species expected to benefit from the San Joaquin River Restoration. This petite mammal was a common site in the San Joaquin Valley a hundred years ago, but loss of habitat has shrunk its numbers. Go to http://imfortheriver.org/ if you think this cute fox deserves a fighting chance. Share [...]
Tags: San Joaquin River · Water issues · Wildlife photos and video
Stanislaus Audubon President says: “I’m for the River”
June 28th, 2012 · by gfrost
Stanislaus Audubon President Salvatore Salerno penned a great opinion piece in the Modesto Bee a few days ago making a strong argument for the restoration of the San Joaquin. As you may know, Congress approved the San Joaquin River Restoration Program in 2009. Audubon California, our chapters in the San Joaquin Valley, and a bunch of [...]
Tags: Audubon California · San Joaquin River
We’re for the San Joaquin River — Are you?
May 18th, 2012 · by gfrost
Audubon California is working with a number of other conservation and recreation organizations to build support for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program. This was approved by Congress in 2009, and it will provide water for farms, help build communities, and restore habitat for birds and other wildlife. The campaign is called I’m for the [...]
Tags: Audubon California · Audubon Chapters · Bird Habitat · San Joaquin River · Water issues