The intense, vivid colors of this kestrel may distract from the stark reality of life and death in nature’s web of life that was caught so well by photographer Frank Perez. Such interactions between predators and prey unfold daily throughout the diverse habitats of the local region. Wildlife can also be significantly affected by fires, clearcuts, grazing impacts, and other effects that are the topics of articles in this newsletter.
Look inside to learn about some of the current local issues that are affecting water and wildlife in this iconic Northern Yosemite region
Newsletter Table of Contents
Spotted Owl management debated on public and private forest lands
Public gives input on plan for Phoenix Lake Restoration Project
Update on CSERC’s lawsuit against Forest Service over livestock grazing
Cherry Lake continues to be drained to allow repair of valves in dam
Kudos to PG&E for extra effort to do restoration at Kennedy Meadows
