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A Message of Hope for Endangered Island Wildlife

For almost 25 years, Island Conservation’s work has been a bright spot that provides a touch of hope for endangered island wildlife. Islands are home to almost half of the world’s highly threatened species, most of which are threatened in part by invasive species. Luckily, there is hope. Over the past almost 25 years, Island […]

Written by on December 11, 2018

Women’s History Month: Emily Heber & Rachel Carson

In honor of Women’s History Month, Emily Heber, Island Conservation Communications Specialist, reflects on a woman whose work inspires her to support the protection of endangered species. By: Emily Heber I do not have to look far to find women in science who embody what it means to make a difference in the world. These women are […]

Written by on March 8, 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