Coastal Environment Threats and Activism
Key Questions
What is the status of mountain lions in Santa Cruz County?
Mountain lions in the Santa Cruz County Distinct Population Segment (SC/CC DPS) have been listed as a threatened species. This decision bolsters protections across central and southern California regions.
What environmental events are happening in late April?
Save the Bay event is scheduled for April 26 at Vets Hall protesting Trump offshore oil and seabed mining, linked to CA coast actions April 27-30 and No Kings protests. A UCSC Planetary Health & Innovation Panel is set for April 30 at Seymour Marine Discovery Center.
What coastal threats are affecting Santa Cruz County?
Capitola's coastal path has been halted due to erosion, amid broader concerns over sea level rise and coastal resilience. Activism includes salamander undercrossings and protests against offshore oil and seabed mining.
Mt lion threatened SC/CC DPS bolsters protections/salamander undercrossings; Save Bay Apr26 Vets Hall vs Trump offshore oil/seabed mining (CA coast 27-30, Cummings/Kalantari-Johnson/No Kings tie); UCSC Planetary Health panel Apr30; Capitola erosion halts path; sea level rise/coastal resilience.