The bill, SB 601, would restore previous protections for California’s wetlands and streams by requiring permits for pollution discharges from businesses and construction projects.

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Deforestation bordering protected areas in Itaituba, Brazil. [Image: courtesy Esri]From the beginning, the partners knew that they wanted to make the maps freely accessible.

How maps protect the future of our planet’s biodiversity Geographic information system (GIS) technology provides a clear picture of where plant and animal species are at the greatest risk of ...