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.
Key Natomas Basin land acquisition secured by Conservancy
The Conservancy received three new appointments to the Conservancy’s Board of Directors. The City of Sacramento appointed Patrick Huber and Ethan Valburg. The County of Sutter appointed Sean Minard.