Using diverse social science approaches to improve module development of the farmOS Conservation Planner. Written* and Reviewed by: Liat Wilde, Point Blue Conservation Science, Social Scientist Greg Austic, Our Sci Dan TerAvest, Our Sci Mike Stenta, farmOS Erin Pearse, Cal Poly, Initiative for Climate Leadership and Resilience Erika Foster, Point Blue Conservation Science, Director of
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New Film! Sierra Meadow Restoration Impact in Action
We’re excited to announce the release of a new short film that showcases the impact of the Sierra Meadows Partnership (SMP) with the amazing partnership of the California Wildlife Conservation Board through the four-year block grant we received in 2023. The impact we’ve made over the past three years includes the work of our
Tracking Western Monarch Butterflies
Exploring the mysteries of bird migration was a founding scientific endeavor at Point Blue, so it’s a natural evolution to connect our expertise to critical conservation efforts for other migratory species, like the imperiled western monarch butterfly.
New San Francisco Bay State of the Birds Website Offers Insight into Habitat Health
The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture and Point Blue Conservation Science have launched a new website, San Francisco Bay State of the Birds, presenting bird monitoring results, recommended actions to protect and restore bird habitat, and success stories from around the San Francisco Bay.
Facilitating the Human–Nature Connection
Those who had the good fortune of working alongside Rich Stallcup, a founding member of the Point Reyes Bird Observatory, our organization’s original name, describe his preternatural connection to birds and nature. Many who knew Rich—who was given the nickname “Mr. Magic” because of his knack for finding rare birds—speak about his brilliant scientific mind,
Migration: From Landbirds to Shorebirds
For over 60 years, birds have been at the heart of Point Blue’s mission. The organization was founded to study bird migration along the Pacific Flyway, and we now have the longest running population study of landbirds in North America west of the Mississippi River and the largest coordinated research network of shorebirds in the
The Social Side of Conservation Science is Blossoming!
Conservation is entering a new, socio-ecological era. For many years, the field of conservation was dominated by the natural sciences. Threats to biodiversity, and the ecosystems in support, had environmentalists putting in their best efforts to advocate for nature. The dominant mode was protection: safeguard certain key natural areas from human activity to preserve habitat
Celebrating Two Years of Climate-Smart Meadow Restoration
Two years ago, in 2023, we at Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) embarked on an ambitious journey to restore critical headwater meadows across the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascades of California. With $24.7 million in funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), this initiative has already made substantial progress in revitalizing these critical ecosystems,
The Roots Program: 2 Years of Impact and Counting!
The Roots Program has approved funding to 100 projects in 36 counties across California. These projects will implement over 290 restoration practices to benefit wildlife and pollinators.
Our 2024 Year Highlights
We started the year off with a once-in-a-lifetime special opportunity for a small group of Point Blue community members–a two week trip to Antarctica in January alongside then CEO, Mani Oliva, and Chief Science Officer, Dr. Grant Ballard. And finally, in December, we wrote about “putting the meadow restoration season to bed” under a blanket of fluffy white snow after restoration activities at over 50 meadows, covering more than 8,000 acres.
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