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Healthy Land and Water
Strong soil prevents erosion, anchors native plants and helps them capture and hold water into the land of Catalina Island. Those plants then help replenish groundwater, which also contributes to Avalon’s freshwater supply. The Catalina Island Conservancy is rebuilding Catalina’s natural defenses by restoring soil and water systems. We’ll start with a pilot restoration area for testing before expanding, treating invasive grasses and tracking recovery across the Island.
Events
FULLY BOOKED: Spring Member Hike
Join us for our new Spring Membership Hike on Saturday, May 17. We have designed this hike for our entire member community — hikers of all abilities, Marinero boaters and Aero Club pilots — as an opportunity to come together and celebrate and experience the mission of the Conservancy.
Stories
Conservancy Times – Spring 2019
Airport In the Sky – Runway Repair Project. Page 4.
Conservancy Times is a bi-annual publication of the Catalina Island Conservancy, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1972 to protect and restore Catalina Island for present and future generations to experience and enjoy.
State Approves Catalina Island Conservancy Restoration Permit
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the Catalina Island Conservancy’s restoration management permit, clearing the final hurdle for long-planned work to restore native habitats, protect freshwater resources and reduce the risk of more frequent wildfires across Catalina Island.
The permit supports Operation Protect Catalina Island, a coordinated, multi-decade restoration plan that combines habitat restoration, invasive species management and wildfire prevention under one strategy.
Why We Must Defend All Wild Places
During National Park Week and on this Earth Day, we are reminded of the powerful connections formed when people engage with nature, whether through their first camping trip, hiking to amazing vistas, catching a glimpse of a rare plant or animal, or stargazing beneath clear skies rarely seen in cities. Across the country, more than 400 national parks preserve natural and cultural heritage, inviting communities to explore and appreciate the outdoors.
From Wildlife to Wildlands
Catalina Island Conservancy recently provided a conservation learning opportunity for teens participating in an LA Zoo program. The paid internship, offered to kids from diverse communities interested in the environment and conservation work, connects students with environmental organizations.
State Approves Key Environmental Review for Catalina Island Conservancy Restoration Plan
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that the Catalina Island Conservancy’s habitat restoration submission has met the criteria for Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP). The determination confirms that key environmental requirements have been met.
The Conservancy is now awaiting a final decision on its restoration management permit application, which would authorize long-planned work to restore native habitats, protect freshwater resources and reduce the risk of more frequent wildfires.