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After more than 9 years debate and revision, the Terraces of Lafayette Project was approved on August 25 of this year. Learn more about our work on the Project on our blog.

Look familiar? Protected by California state law since the 1970s, when only a handful of the #birds still existed, the California #Condor has made an impressive comeback.

Staff and client safety is our top priority. We are constantly revising our safety protocols to ensure they align with current recommendations. Check out a day in the field with of one of our field biologists as he outlines some of the ways work has changed under COVID-19.

Today is @CleanAirDay! Individuals, businesses, and groups are taking the pledge to help improve air quality in their communities. Check out our blog post to learn more about #AirQuality and what you can do to help.

The Fish and Game Commission have placed Joshua trees under temporary protection for the next year, while a species recovery plan is developed to protect the plant from the impacts of #ClimateChange and other factors.

During Climate Week NYC, 12 cities including Los Angeles pledged to support climate solutions and a green, sustainable recovery.

Learn more about our work on the Terraces of Lafayette Project--from review to project approval--in our latest blog post.

FCS's Jackson Williams discusses his experiences as an #environmental consulting intern during COVID-19--check his full write-up on our blog. (Thanks, Jackson!)

Saturday is #NationalPublicLandsDay! Many of this year's events have been moved online, so why not celebrate by participating in a virtual event or vitual volunteering?

It’s not just about more #trees in cities. If you show me a map of tree cover in any city, you’re showing me a map of race and income levels. We see this as nothing less than a moral imperative. (via Bloomberg CityLab)

What's fieldwork like now, under increased protection measures? Hear from our staff biologists in our latest blog post: challenges they've faced and changes we've made to keep our teams safe.

A new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions highlights #green construction, renewable energy, clean tech, and more as resilient investment priorities for recovering cities. (via Smart Cities Dive)

Don't forget to register! Tomorrow our director of environmental services Mary Bean will be joining Sister Cities International for a chat about cities, resiliency, and the SDGs. Join us at 8AM Pacific.