We are dedicated to protecting and managing imperiled species and their habitats.

Alert: Endangered rabbits further threatened. Request for support. 

CNLM’s  Oxbow Preserve is one of only a few locations in the Central Valley that provides critical habitat for the riparian brush rabbit (a Federally endangered species).  Due to the extreme winter precipitation and record snowpack in the Sierras, the San Joaquin River has been flowing at or near flood stage since January 2023.  Conditions on the Preserve are concerning: much of the Preserve is flooded. The elevated river level and flooding and the conditions of the Preserve continue to stress the rabbit population.  CNLM staff have diligently been providing supplemental feed, increased patrolling for security, and prepared for rescue and rehabilitation if necessary.  Expectations are, that as the snowpack melts, the river level will remain or even increase in flow through July 2023.  Donations are greatly appreciated and will help cover staffing and other costs associated with our ongoing efforts to protect this species. Please donate today!

Some information on similar conditions on the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge – another location where the rabbits still persist – has been captured by a news article April 24, 2023.

https://news.yahoo.com/flood-threatened-rabbit-species-west-130000811.html#

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Public Trails on some CNLM Preserves

Although many CNLM preserves are too sensitive to allow public access, some do have public trails.  For a list of CNLM preserves that have public trails,  click preserves then click on the Access (Public) tab.  More specific information about public trails is presented on each preserve’s webpages.

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