Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 10, 2025

An urgent plea emerges in Marin County to prevent wildlife roadkill. After one resident discovered an endangered spotted owl on Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, the call to safeguard local species gained new momentum.

Marin IJ Readers’ Forum for Sept. 10, 2025

Hurricane Erin never hit land or caused major damage, but threatened turtle nests weren’t so lucky

Hurricane Erin avoided direct landfall and spared human communities from major damage. However, the storm’s powerful surf dealt a devastating blow to threatened sea turtle nests, many of which were buried or swept away along North Carolina’s barrier islands.

Hurricane Erin never hit land or caused major damage, but threatened turtle nests weren’t so lucky

Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines

The North Atlantic right whale, numbering only about 370 individuals, gave birth to few babies this season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the species could face extinction.

Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines

What Do the Los Angeles Fires Mean for Local Wildlife?

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, local wildlife face unprecedented threats, fleeing flames and losing their habitats. The struggles of these animals highlight the need for a comprehensive recovery approach that includes both humans and the natural ecosystems they share.

What Do the Los Angeles Fires Mean for Local Wildlife?