Conservancy announces launch of Operation Protect Catalina Island
The Catalina Island Conservancy has announced “Operation Protect Catalina Island,” a comprehensive 30-year restoration effort designed to reduce wildfire risk, safeguard freshwater...
Community Cleanup Crew
The recent Catalina Community Cleanup had six volunteers (human), and one wonderful pup. The group managed to collected 67 lbs. of trash...
Kayak Cleanup set for Thursday
The next Catalina Kayak Cleanups will be held on July 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join Wet Spot Rentals on...
Conservancy announces deer season
The Catalina Island Conservancy on June 18 announced a new approach to the annual deer hunting season, offering exclusive access to island...
Sevengill sharks are fascinating creatures
Sharks are fascinating creatures. We see several different ones here on the island such as: hornshark, leopard shark, swell shark, soupfin shark,...
Catalina Kid Ventures Butterfly Release
Catalina Kid Ventures witnessed the life cycle of both the ladybug and butterfly. They released 10-15 ladybugs and 6 butterflies on Earth...
Insights from your local thalassophile … Deepwater skates sure are are...
Last Sunday, I was invited to the C.I.M.I.’s annual wine fest. What a treat! While on campus, we visited a few lobs,...
Wildfire Preparation and Collaboration
On Jan. 21, the Catalina Island Conservancy presented to the Avalon City Council on the proactive efforts it takes to mitigate wildfire...
You’ve heard of sea lions. How about sea elephants?
When I found out I was going to be out of the water for two weeks, small grief engulfed me. Although the...
Letter to the Editor: Published Feb. 7, 2025
Fire preparation here
I think on everyone’s mind are the disastrous and unprecedented wildfires which occurred over town. We...
