Lives at Stake

Our generation is on the verge of living through the greatest mass extinction in over 65 million years, ripping holes in the fabric of life. Our survival depends on the services provided by biodiversity, including clean air and water, food, medicine, and a stable climate. Our response to this crisis will be one of the lasting legacies of our time.

California is one of the top 25 biodiversity hotspots on Earth, with incredibly diverse ecosystems. However, almost 300 threatened and endangered species are now fighting for their lives statewide due to threats such as habitat loss, pollution and climate change.

Thankfully, conservation can work and species can recover. Worldwide, people are working to restore habitat, clean up our environment, and live sustainably. Focusing our efforts close to home is a vital part of the global strategy to reach zero extinction. That’s why we’ve chosen 15 local species with unique stories and roles in the web of life.

Check them out and submit an idea to help save your favorite.