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...
Virtual ‘Catalinaland’ event set for Saturday
This Saturday, April 10, Catalina Island Museum and Charles Phoenix will present “Catalinaland” virtually at 6 p.m. Retro pop culture humorist, author...
Conservancy surveys the secretive Scripps’s murrelet
Catalina Island Conservancy studies a threatened, nocturnal seabird
A sliver of moon provided just enough light to steer the...
Catalina’s ‘Dr. Bill’ honored for increasing public awareness of marine environment
By Jeffrey Bozanic
William Bushing, Ph.D. received the 2020 Environmental Enrichment Award.
He’s been based on...
City seeks state grant to replenish sand
City staff has apply for a state grant to fund a project to minimize sand loss on South...
Avalon Rotary invites public to clean-up event
The Avalon Rotary Club’s monthly community clean-up will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at Avalon...
Keep an eye on the eagle’s nest
The 2020 bald eagle season saw seven active bald eagle pairs and four healthy chicks successfully fledge the nest. The bird shown...
Catalina Island shrew spotted
For the first time since 2004, researchers have observed a live Catalina Island Shrew. Conservancy biologists found this endemic species, listed as...
Conservancy’s art show reaches international audience online
Gross revenue from this year’s event totaled more than $160,000
The Catalina Island Conservancy’s 2020...
