Conservancy celebrates 50 years
Catalina Island Conservancy is thrilled to enter into a new year with a new look to celebrate the non-profit’s 50th Anniversary. For...
Lobster poaching suspect guilty
A five-month-long investigation on a commercial lobster poaching suspect concluded with a conviction in Los Angeles County Superior Court in early December,...
Rotary Club seeking volunteers for cleanup
The Rotary Club of Avalon and the City of Avalon are calling for volunteers to join in another Community Clean-up day.
Island Conservancy names new chief financial officer
The Catalina Island Conservancy today announced the appointment of Charmian Hauck as the Conservancy’s new chief financial officer. Hauck has more than...
Feeding and speeding endanger Island Foxes
By Emily Hamblen, Catalina Island Conservancy Sr. Wildlife Biologist
The Catalina Island Conservancy team drives up and down Stage...
Conservancy symposium to feature experts
For the first time ever, the 2021 Catalina Island Conservancy Annual Symposium will have both in-person and virtual attendance offerings. Join the...
Teditorial: Amateur photographers take aim at the coast
The 22nd annual California Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest is underway. The contest is sponsored by the California Coastal Commission and...
Avalon City Council gets briefing on DDT waste site
By Ted Apodaca
At its June 1 meeting, the Avalon City Council got a briefing from the UC Santa...
New survey finds massive DDT waste dump
Barrels of toxic waste were dumped in the waters off Catalina
Shortly after World War II until the early...
The freedom of a leash: Conservancy asks public to leash dogs
It is more important than ever to use a leash while out with your dog. Avalon city and...
