Summer 2016

In celebration of CSERC’s 25 years of efforts to defend the Northern Yosemite region, world-renowned Lee Stetson mesmerized the audience with his compelling portrayal of John Muir at a June event in Sonora. Lee praised CSERC for the Center’s dedicated work to protect precious places across the region that Muir so loved.

But beyond such praise and the satisfaction of reaching a 25-year milestone, CSERC staff is currently intensely busy pursuing a wide range of environmental issues and threats.

Please look inside to read the latest news about bark beetles, herbicide use, grazing impacts, rare wildlife, and other updates affecting the region.

Normal winter precipitation fails to halt conifer die off, even in Yosemite Park

Update on USFS reforestation plan to plant conifers in the Rim Fire

Competing vegetation surges while planting efforts are delayed

Restoration workdays are in full swing

Project sites range from degraded meadows to eroded forest streams

If beetle attacks expand further, what could conifer die-off mean for the region?

Yosemite Park works to reintroduce pond turtles and red-legged frogs

Forest officials continue to reject concerns over environmental impacts of livestock grazing

USFS grazing management ignores livestock water contamination

CSERC camera reveal new photos of rare fox in a wild, roadless area

Aquatic Biologist Meg Layhee strengthens the staff