STORIES FROM THE WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY
Restoration: Bringing the Tides Back to the Eel River Estuary
Years in the making, the Russ Creek & Centerville Slough Restoration Project showcases the ongoing work to reconnect historic waterways in the Eel River Estuary—reviving tidal wetlands, improving habitat for juvenile salmonids, strengthening flood resilience for neighboring lands, and expanding year-round opportunities for education and low-impact access.
California Mountain Lions: The Legends of California
Mountain lions are solitary and secretive animals, which is why most native Californians have never seen the elusive mountain lion in the wild. These cats are considered an ‘umbrella species’ for conservation, meaning that by preserving enough wilderness to support a stable mountain lion population, countless other plant and animal species that share its habitat also benefit.