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Bay Area Wetlands Forever: Beauty, Biodiversity, and Balance
January 2, 2025

Dive into why these vital landscapes matter, their challenges, and how POST restores and protects Bay Area wetlands like Laguna Seca and Bair Island.

Posted on By Vickie Rozell
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San Vicente Redwoods: A Learning Laboratory in the Santa Cruz Mountains
September 20, 2024

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, researchers and students collaborate to collect data and study conservation science in the San Vicente Redwoods.

Posted on By Dan Olstein
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An aerial view shows the construction happening at the Butano Creek Restoration site.
Improvements Continue at Butano Creek
April 15, 2024

Exciting work is underway to reconnect Butano Creek with its historic floodplain on POST-protected Butano Farms.

Posted on By Laura O'Leary
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Bringing Good Fire Back to Local Lands
January 7, 2024

Learn more about planning and executing prescribed burns, from the perspective of POST's resident good fire practitioner.

Posted on By Lindsay Dillion
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Conflict and Coexistence: Living With Mountain Lions
October 30, 2023

Living near natural lands means mountain lions are our neighbors. How can we create conditions that will help both of us to thrive?

Posted on By Marian Vernon
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7 Animals That Scare Us (And Why We Need Them)
October 3, 2023

Learn about 7 "scary" animals and the crucial roles they play in our landscapes.

Posted on By Nik Rau
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Preparing the Forest for Fire: Shaded Fuel Breaks
July 2, 2023

Learn how we're collaborating to prepare San Vicente Redwoods for wildfire season using shaded fuel breaks.

Posted on By Susie Petrie
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These Cute Wildlife Photos Have a Serious Purpose
May 30, 2023

How can we create new trail systems that better balance the needs of both creatures and people? That’s what we hope to learn from a study in San Vicente Redwoods.

Posted on By Peter Cowan, PhD
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Coyote Valley Endures: A Look at this Last Chance Landscape
May 1, 2023

Coyote Valley is invaluable for wildlife, our local watersheds and people who connect with nature. Learn more in this new mini-documentary!

Posted on By Mark Medeiros
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Newts of Lexington Reservoir Dying By the Thousands
January 19, 2022

If we don't act, these newts within the Los Gatos Creek watershed may go locally extinct.

Posted on By Matt Dolkas
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