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Yesterday, The Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act passed the House of Representatives, which means federal recognition of the Rim of the Valley is another step closer to reality! Check out our newsletter for more details" http://bit.ly/CLAWNewsletter

Look how many winter visitors our Laurel Canyon Claw Cam captured, including a grey fox visit which is consistent with multiple recent grey fox sightings that have been reported to us from residents of Laurel and Nichols Canyons. ___________________________________________________ Spotted LA wildlife recently? Tag your photos with #clawla ! #citizensforlosangeleswildlife #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #urbanwildlife #lawildlife #clawcam #animals #wildanimals #keeplawild #santamonicamountains #deer #greyfox #fox #squirrels #cougars #mountainlion #savethelawildlife #animals #nature #losangeles #la #2021 #naturecam CLAWonline.org

Our Claw Cam caught a one-antlered deer! ___________________________________________________ Spotted LA wildlife recently? Tag your photos with #clawla ! #citizensforlosangeleswildlife #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #urbanwildlife #lawildlife #clawcam #animals #wildanimals #keeplawild #santamonicamountains #deer #mountainlion #savethelawildlife #animals #nature #losangeles #la #2021 #naturecam CLAWonline.org

This coyote knows how to smile for the camera!_________________________________________________Spotted LA wildlife recently? Tag your photos with #clawla ! #citizensforlosangeleswildlife #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #urbanwildlife #lawildlife #clawcam #animals #wildanimals #keeplawild #santamonicamountains #coyote #lakehollywood #hollywoodsign #hollywood #mountainlion #savethelawildlife #animals #nature #losangeles #la #2021 #naturecam CLAWonline.org

This may look like a photo, but it is actually a drawing from @corey.bond ! The drawing is based on a CLAW nature cam photo from 2017. Since then, we have caught multiple pictures of this uncollared mountain lion, and sightings have been reported throughout the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains, from the 405 to 101 freeways. He is the only known mountain lion in this region and is successfully coexisting with thousands of residents. Corey draws inspiration from film noir with a... sensibility that encompasses imagery of predatory animals, solitary figures, urban landscapes, surveillance footage, and other alternative perspectives. Corey studied at Art Center College of Design and Maryland Institute. He currently lives and works in New York City. Check out his page for more amazing art. Thanks for sharing Corey! _________________________________________________Spotted LA wildlife recently? Tag your photos with #clawla ! #citizensforlosangeleswildlife #wildlife #wildlifewednesday #urbanwildlife #lawildlife #clawcam #wildanimals #keeplawild #santamonicamountains #cougar #mountainlion #savethelawildlife #animals #nature #losangeles #la #2021 #naturecam CLAWonline.org See more

AB 1788 is now law! The California state bill which places a moratorium on the most dangerous rodenticides went into effect on January 1, 2021. While not all rodenticides are banned under this law, it is up to all of us to ensure that the banned "second generation" category of rodenticides is not used. Check out our webpage for more info and steps you can take to report illegal usage of these poisons: http://www.clawonline.org/how-to-report-illegal-rodenticide

Heya! You’ll want your sound up for this one! Some rain deer stopped by our CLAW Nature Cam during our recent storm!

We did it! We are so touched that so many of you donated to our matching campaign and helped us to pass our goal of $10,000! We know there are many causes to support in this difficult time, and we are so appreciative of your support to CLAW. We are starting the new year off more dedicated than ever to protect our local wildlife!

It's the last day to double your dollars! Our matching campaign ends tonight, and we are so close to our goal of $10,000! Your donation could be the one that pushes us over! Thank you to everyone who has supported CLAW in 2020!

CLAW wishes you a safe, joyous, and wild holiday!

Earlier this week, we got one final gift of the year from our CLAW nature cam. This uncollared mountain lion of the Eastern Santa Monica Mountains is itching to put 2020 behind us! CLAW is part of a local coalition seeking a grant to protect this land.

Check out CLAW's exhibit page at the 5th Annual P-22 Day Festival this Saturday. This year, P-22 is going virtual!

Victory! Today, AB 1788, the state bill that places a moratorium on the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, was signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom during a Virtual Signing Ceremony. Check out our newsletter below for more info!

California Governor Gavin Newsom has less than two weeks left to sign AB 1788, the California bill that would place a moratorium on the most dangerous rodenticides. Want to add your voice to get AB 1788 signed before the deadline? Email a polite letter to [email protected] requesting Governor Newsom's support. Use the email subject line AB 1788 Request to Sign and include your name and address.... Check out our webpage for more details and other ways you can contact the governor! https://www.clawonline.org/banratpoison

Daniela Barbani is a CLAW super volunteer and a talented artist creating awareness about LA's urban wildlife. Check out this interview featuring some of her great work!

We are finally at the end of a long battle to protect California wildlife! AB 1788, the bill that places a moratorium on the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs), passed the State Senate with a vote of 23-7. The bill was then given concurrence by the State Assembly with a vote of 46-11, at 10:17 PM last night, less than two hours before the Midnight deadline!... Governor Gavin Newsom now has 30 days to sign the bill into law! CLAW would like to thank the thousands of Californians who voiced their support for this bill, and a special thanks goes out to the bill’s author Assembly Member Richard Bloom, co-authors Assemblymember Laura Friedman and Senator Henry Stern, and bill sponsors Animal Legal Defense Fund, Center for Biological Diversity, and Raptors Are The Solution (RATS).

"Now, we need this kind of [rodenticide] restriction even more. If we care at all about maintaining the wildlife that makes California such a wondrous blend of urban and wild, we have to do our part to protect it." Tomorrow is the day! AB 1788 will be voted on by the full state senate on Monday. There is still time to call your state senator and ask them to support a moratorium on these rodenticides in California!

Breaking news from Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area that a bobcat and mountain lion have both been confirmed to have died directly as a result of anticoagulant rodenticide exposure. There is STILL time to voice your support for AB 1788, which would place a moratorium on these rodenticides. Call your State Senator and State Assemblymember and tell them to vote "yes" on AB 1788. See comments for a link to find out who your representatives are.

Have you called your California representative yet? AB 1788, the California moratorium on dangerous rodenticides, needs to be voted on before the end of the month, and could be heard as early as Wednesday! The California Legislature will be working through the weekend as the deadline approaches. Make sure your State Senator and State Assemblymember know how you feel! You can find both of your state representative's contact information here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.g...ov/ Calling in is simple! Just state your name, that you are a constituent of the their district, and that you are asking your representative to vote "yes" on AB 1788, to place a moratorium on rodenticide.

The animals need your help in pushing AB 1788, the California moratorium on dangerous rodenticides, through the finish line. Here is how you can help: Call your State Senator and your State Assemblymember and ask them to support AB 1788! You can find both of your state representative's contact information here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/... Calling in is simple! Just state your name, that you are a constituent of the their district, and that you are asking your representative to vote "yes" on AB 1788, to place a moratorium on rodenticide. Your calls are among the most important and meaningful things you can do in 2020 for California's wildlife and environmental health! Thank you!

One step closer! Today the rodenticide moratorium known as AB 1788 passed out of the California Senate Appropriations Committee, and it will be heading to a full Senate vote! This is a direct result of all of the advocacy of organizations and individuals like you! Stay tuned for an update on how you can help push this bill through the final hurdle!

Tomorrow: Rodenticide Bill before CA Senate Appropriations - https://mailchi.mp//tomorrow-rodenticide-bill-before-ca-se

The California bill that would protect wildlife from harmful rodenticides is back! AB 1788 will be heard in the California Senate Appropriations Committee soon, and advocates are working hard to push it through before the legislative session ends on August 31. Your voice is needed! Check out our newsletter for info on how you can comment on this important bill!

These LA coyotes want to remind you that it is illegal to catch and release them! According to law, coyotes that have been trapped must either be released immediately in the same location or killed, though many licensed trappers will insist that they are "humanely" removing them. Additionally, it is illegal to use leg or snare traps in Los Angeles. If you have seen an advertisement or a social media post that promotes these activities, you can report them to California Fish and Wildlife's tip line at 888-334-2258 or text your tip to 847411. For more info, check out our coyote FAQ's: http://www.clawonline.org/coyote-faq