Southland Region
Southland Region
From the mountains to the sea, the Southland region has a diversity of landscapes and therefore plants and animals. Under constant threat of development, the stakes are high for preserving our local flora and fauna. Protecting wildlife corridors, restoring important habitats, providing public access to recreate, and expanding our local, regional, state, and national parks and preserves is essential.
Southern California species have had a long time to evolve due to the lack of glaciers and the abundance of earthquakes creating hills, valleys, and mountains. As part of the California Floristic Province, there are more endemic species, species found nowhere else, than in the entire state of Iowa. Our landscapes support myriad species, including top predators like the cougar down to the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly.
More than 120 organizations have aligned in the Southland to advance our projects through 30×30 goals. We collaborate on funding and agency discussions, and learn together as opportunities arise. Beginning in 2025, our meetings will be on the 4th Monday of the month from 11 am – 12 pm.
If you draw a line (generously) at Bakersfield to divide the state in half, not only does more money go to projects in the “North,” but also more properties have historically been protected including State Parks, Fish and Game Reserves, and more. Unifying our work means that our conservation goals advance more collaboratively and more strategically. We invite you to join us.
Featured Projects
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