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There is broad concern that the range shifts of global flora and fauna will not keep up with climate change, increasing the likelihood of population declines and extinctions. Many populations of nonnative species already have advantages over native species, including widespread human-aided dispersal and release from natural enemies.

Scientists, policymakers and journals have long stated hat 80% of global biodiversity is under the stewardship of Indigenous Peoples. There is no doubt that Indigenous communities are core to the conservation of biodiversity, but to say that they are stewards of 80% of the world’s genetic, species and ecosystem diversity isn’t supported by evidence.

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A groundbreaking new study underscores the importance of coordinated efforts across state boundaries to conserve imperiled species. The study, a collaboration among NatureServe, the US Fish & Wildlife Service, and the National Wildlife Federation and published in the journal Conservation Science and Practice, provides a comprehensive, cross-border review of Species of Greatest Conservation Need as designated in the last round of State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs).

Governor Newsom announced that the Klamath River restoration project completed the final work to remove the dams from the river. The largest such infrastructure project in American history came in ahead of schedule and on budget. While the dam removal portion of the project is now complete, work will continue for several years restoring the 2,200 acres of formerly submerged lands. Newsom helped convene leaders in 2020 to advance this restoration plan and since then has pushed for the needed federal approvals, and returned land to the Shasta Indian Nation.

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