A recent publication titled, “Defining population structure and genetic signatures of decline in the giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas): implications for conserving threatened species within highly altered landscapes,” breaks some new ground on Giant garter snake populations in California. Authorized by Dustin Wood, Brian Halstead, Michael Casazza and Eric Hansen, the article notes Giant garter snake gene sharing taking place in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valley Giant garter snake populations. It also notes that the Natomas Basin has among the highest genetic diversity of all studied populations. The article contains some fascinating charts, tables and graphs.
2021 Implementation Annual Report
Each year, the Conservancy must file an Implementation Annual Report with the state and federal Wildlife Agencies as well as to all “parties” to the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (NBHCP). The Metro Air Park Habitat Conservation Plan is also included in the circulation. The Executive Summary of the Implementation… Continue Reading 2021 Implementation Annual Report