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Seashore Recovers After Invasive Rat Removal in the Aleutian Islands

Island birds and seashore ecosystem return to natural balance after invasive rodent removal from Hawadax Island in the Aleutian Archipelago. RELEASED: March 8, 2021 10AM UK Time (2AM PST) Media contacts:Emily Heber, Island Conservation – 831-316-4047 emily.heber@islandconservation.orgMario Aguilera, UCSD – 858-822-5148; maguilera@ucsd.edu Media resources include interviews, photos, and wildlife audio recordings. Along the western edge […]

Written by on March 8, 2021

Reflecting on 25 Years of Impact and the Next Frontier of Island Restoration

Island Conservation was founded in 1994, which means we are approaching our 25th year of impact in 2019. Island Conservation co-founder Bernie Tershy, former Executive Director, Bill Waldman, and current Chief Executive Officer, Karen Poiani, shared a few words about their time at the organization and hope for the future of island restoration. Island Conservation […]

Written by on November 13, 2018

Pelican House: Fashion Swimwear Supports Conservation

Interview with Justine Willeford, owner of Pelican House, a conscious swimwear company that donates 10% of proceeds to Island Conservation. Warm sand between your toes, waves lapping the shore, and the confidence that comes from wearing a beautiful bathing suit that’s changing the world. Sound like paradise? It’s Santa Cruz, CA, where Pelican House, a fashion […]

Written by on May 2, 2017

The Roots of Environmentalism and Conservation

Inspired by the recent renaming of UC Santa Cruz College Eight as Rachel Carson College, a recent article retraced the history of the University’s influence within the larger environmental movement. The article identified key players that made contributions to the environmental movement as a whole, including Island Conservation founders – Don Croll and Bernie Tershy. […]

Written by on December 7, 2016