Road extension takes another step Nov 20, 2008
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has concerns about habitats for the California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog, both endangered species. Most of the project area 29. (Santa Maria Times)
Orcutt extension gets a lot of feedback Nov 16, 2008
According to the EIR, this alternative would reduce physical impacts, including the elimination of impacts on the California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog, because it would not extend the road west of Highway 135. However, it would result in fewer traffic circulation, air quality and emergency access, benefits without all of the planned roadway improvements. (Santa Maria Times)
County supervisors join the protest Nov 12, 2008
The two organizations request the board formally oppose the designation of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog in Calaveras County and submit comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the record, said Agricultural Commissioner Mary Mutz. For the complete story, see Friday s Calaveras Enterprise or our e-Edition. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Landowners concerned with frog habitat plan Oct 25, 2008
The California red-legged frog that helped make Calaveras County famous long ago has now become infamous among some local groups. Proposed expansion of designated critical habitat for the frog, declared a threatened species in 1996, calls for a 4,449-acre section of the county to be part of a statewide expansion of protected areas for the amphibian. (The Union Democrat)
California American Water Begins Ambitious Meter Replacement Project Oct 24, 2008
There are two threatened species on the Carmel River: the Central Coast Steelhead Trout and California Red Legged Frog, protected by NOAA Fisheries and California Department of Fish and Game, respectively. In 2006, a judge also ordered reductions in pumping of the area's secondary water source, the Seaside Basin. (PR Newswire)
Bluff-top trail work raises concern in Moss Beach Oct 24, 2008
As for the wildlife, which Gaynes said was scared off at the first sound of diesel motors, Nowak said POST is working to restore two former ponds on the hilltop that once served as natural habitat for the California red-legged frog and San Francisco garter snake. When the rains come the seeds will re-vegetate the bluff top and it ll be safer and a richer habitat for the wildlife, she said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Ecosystem-level Consequences Of Frog Extinctions Oct 24, 2008
28, 2002) Pesticide use, already considered a factor in the decline of the threatened California red-legged frog, may also be affecting three additional frog species, according to a new study being released. (May 9, 2008) Nearly 35% of all amphibians are now threatened of extinction raising them to the position of the most endangered group of animals in the world. (Science Daily)
Muir Heritage Land Trust gets grant from coastal conservancy Oct 4, 2008
The federally threatened California red-legged frog is among the special-status species found on the ranch. The planned multi-use trails will connect to the 550-mile Bay Area Ridge Trail. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Red-legged frog gets more territory Sep 23, 2008
8 million acres as critical habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii) began this week. The expanded area includes an area in Calaveras County between Valley Springs and Paloma. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
1.8 million acres proposed as critical habitat for red-legged frog Sep 18, 2008
" Officials are still calculating the proposal's estimated cost. The Fish and Wildlife Service initially proposed in 2001 a critical habitat covering 4.1 million acres. Ranchers, developers and San Joaquin Valley lawmakers erupted. The agency then scaled the proposal back to 737,912 acres. That didn't end the struggle. In April 2006, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed 450,288 acres. A year later, officials backtracked and said they would try yet again because of MacDonald's apparent... (Centre Daily Times)
More habitat for threatened frog proposed Sep 18, 2008
- Federal wildlife officials on Tuesday proposed more protection for the threatened California red-legged frog, providing up to four times as much habitat than was set aside two years ago. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recommends designating up to 1. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Frog may gain local habitat Sep 18, 2008
Federal wildlife officials this week proposed a new list of critical habitats for the descriptively named California red-legged frog, which has been listed as a threatened species since 1996. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recommended designating approximately 1. (Santa Maria Times)
Wildlife service gives frogs more room to jump Sep 17, 2008
8 million acres as critical habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog, a 300 percent increase over the amount of land designated in 2006 ... Biologists believe the California red-legged frog, the subject of Mark Twain s short story The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, historically lived from Sonoma County to Baja, as far north in the Central Valley as Redding and in the Sierra foothills up to 5,000 feet. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
New proposal gives frogs more territory Sep 17, 2008
WASHINGTON -- The California red-legged frog regained political territory Tuesday as the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed designating 1 ... The largest native frog in the western United States, the California red-legged frog casts an equally outsized political shadow. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Muir Heritage Land Trust makes $1.78M Contra Costa land purchase Sep 3, 2008
If the proposed acquisition goes through, the two properties would provide 1,125 acres of contiguous wildlife habitat for protected species including the California red-legged frog, the western pond turtle, the Alameda whipsnake and the Mount Diablo sunflower. Many people throughout the community have been working to protect this property for a long time, said Linus Eukel, executive director of the Muir Heritage Land Trust. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Traffic, frog concerns haunt Valley Springs shopping center Aug 8, 2008
The project, proposed by Norried Family Properties, LLP, includes existing and future Highway 26 rights of way which spurred Caltrans to complain that the developers implied that their project would impact the California red legged frog, tiger salamander and vernal pool fairy shrimp. Caltrans said there is no evidence that any of those species live in the right of way, and the implication that they do could drive up "future costs for project-associated mitigation for state highway projects on... (The Union Democrat)
Trespassers have long been a problem in reserve where Martin Fire ... Jun 14, 2008
The rare Santa Cruz cypress, Ben Lomond wallflower, Ben Lomond spineflower and silver-leaf manzanita can be found in the reserve, as can be the California red-legged frog and Santa Cruz rain beetle. Reserve officials say the Martin Fire, as destructive as it may be, could actually provide benefits to an area that hasn't burned in at least 40 years, and in some parts for nearly a century. (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
First Lungless Frog Discovered Apr 9, 2008
8, 2008) Researchers have confirmed the first case of complete lunglessness in a frog, according to a report in the April 8th issue of Current Biology. The aquatic frog Barbourula kalimantanensis apparently gets all the oxygen it needs through its skin. (Science Daily)
Post gets easement to Coastside ranch Apr 3, 2008
The property is a habitat for a number of protected and endangered species, such as the California red-legged frog, peregrine falcons and marbled murrelets. If Scutchfield ever sells the land, the easement will go to the new owner. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Giant Frog Jumps Continents, May Have Eaten Baby Dinosaurs Feb 20, 2008
19, 2008) A giant frog fossil from Madagascar dubbed Beelzebufo or 'the frog from Hell' has been identified by scientists from UCL (University College London) and Stony Brook University, New York. The discovery of the 70 million year-old fossil frog, of a kind once thought unique to South America, lends weight to a new theory that Madagascar, India and South America were linked until late in the Age of Dinosaurs. (Science Daily)
Price to save Sierra sheep $26.7 million over 20 years Feb 11, 2008
Two years ago, for instance, the Bush administration cut critical habitat for the California red-legged frog by 39 percent over concerns about the possible economic impact. The administration subsequently was forced to reconsider the red-legged frog critical habitat reductions over allegations that the original decision was tainted by politics. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Ranchland To Expand South Bay Open Space Feb 1, 2008
Coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and grey foxes also roam the area, which is a habitat for several protected amphibians, including the California red-legged frog. The Authority will own and manage the property. (NBC 11, CA)
GGNRA asks for public's help to halt decline of wildlife species Jan 3, 2008
The Park Service and allied private organizations started a contest Tuesday called the Big Year aimed at aiding the Golden Gate National Recreation Area's 33 endangered and threatened species, including the California red-legged frog, the San Francisco garter snake and two runs of wild Chinook salmon ... A case in point is the effort to bring back the San Francisco garter snake and its favorite food, the California red-legged frog ... The California red-legged frogs moved into the pond in less... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letters to the Editor Jan 2, 2008
Non-native axis deer also dig and thrash vegetation that provides habitat for federally protected species, such as the California red-legged frog, Coho and Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. These deer breed year-round, as early as four months of age, making it nearly impossible to control population levels via contraception. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Many Indians download ringtones Dec 28, 2007
The ringtones of the polar bear, blue-throated macaw, northern goshawk, California red-legged frog, American pika, the killer whale, and Mexican gray wolf are said to be the most popular among internet users. The US ranks number one in terms of total ringtone downloads, followed by Iran and Italy on second and third positions, respectively. (India Times)
Care of 13 imperiled species at issue Dec 21, 2007
UCSB California red-legged frog. Mentioned in the litigation were at least five species with current or former habitat in San Diego County: the spreading navarretia, thread-leaved brodiaea, San Diego ambrosia, California red-legged frog and arroyo toad. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Groups sue to overturn habitat decisions Dec 20, 2007
The suit also seeks to boost critical habitat totals set aside for the California red-legged frog, the amphibian made famous by Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County." The frog also has been found on the Santa Rosa Plateau in Southwest Riverside County. The suit also seeks more habitat for the San Diego ambrosia and spreading navarretia plants found in San Diego County. (North County Times)
New, Rare And Threatened Species Discovered In Ghana Dec 16, 2007
28, 2002) Pesticide use, already considered a factor in the decline of the threatened California red-legged frog, may also be affecting three additional frog species, according to a new study being released. . (Science Daily)
Political Influence Leads to Revised Endangered Species Decisions Dec 5, 2007
Other species covered by the review include 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies, the Arroyo toad, the California red-legged frog, and the Preble's meadow jumping mouse. The letter consistently promises to revise the decisions "as funding is made available.". (OMB Watch)
Rare flies get second chance Nov 29, 2007
Also benefiting from the service's reversals will be mainland species: the white-tailed prairie dog, the Preble's meadow jumping mouse, the Canada lynx, Arroyo toad, and the California red-legged frog. The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Species face tough road despite protections Nov 29, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The Fish and Wildlife Service could have a hard time fulfilling its renewed vow to protect the California red-legged frog and other species ... Federal officials, for instance, began considering protection for the California red-legged frog in February 1994. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Seven wildlife decisions revised Nov 28, 2007
California red-legged frog. WASHINGTON After concluding that a Bush administration appointee "may have improperly influenced" several rulings on whether to protect imperiled species under the Endangered Species Act, the Fish and Wildlife Service has revised seven decisions on protecting species across the country. (Houston Chronicle)
Endangered species rulings reversed Nov 28, 2007
Four other cases being reconsidered involved declarations of critical habitat for the Canada lynx, the Hawaiian picture-wing fly, the Arroyo toad, and the California red-legged frog. Diane Katzenberger, spokeswoman for the regional Fish and Wildlife office in Denver, said the decision doesn't change the agency's proposal to remove the mouse from protection in Wyoming but not in Colorado. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Understanding Endangered Frog's Diet And Environment May Save It Oct 30, 2007
28, 2002) Pesticide use, already considered a factor in the decline of the threatened California red-legged frog, may also be affecting three additional frog species, according to a new study being released. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Coast project helps wildlife Oct 21, 2007
The project will create valuable habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog and other rare species and reduce sedimentation into San Luis Obispo Creek, said Michael LeBrun, the group's restoration program manager. The $56,000 project consisted of excavating two 10-foot-deep ponds near the confluence of San Luis Creek and its eastern fork, creating more than an acre of new wetlands. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Environmental issues surround Slide Sep 13, 2007
The state agency also made a new pond in the Shamrock Valley on the north side of Montara Mountain, to accommodate the relocation of California red-legged frogs that would have lost significant sunlight from the bridge's shadow. Animals: In addition to the California red-legged frog, Caltrans had to make provisions for dusky-footed woodrats that had a habitat near the planned operations center on the south side of Montara Mountain. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Center to sue federal government Sep 6, 2007
Those familiar to the San Bernardino National Forest region include the Arroyo southwestern toad, Coachella milk-vetch, the Santa Ana sucker, the Quino checkerspot butterfly, the Southwestern willow flycatcher and the California red-legged frog. According to Marc Stamer, biologist for the San Bernardino National Forest, the milk-vetch is mainly in the front country and San Jacinto districts. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Dublin Canyon to hold 302 homes Aug 20, 2007
The original approval was for 466 homes, but the environmental review process found the area included wetlands and habitats of threatened species including the California red-legged frog, said City of Dublin Project Planner Jeff Baker. To mitigate the impact on wildlife, 300 acres were set aside for parks, open space and conservation efforts. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Endangered Species Rulings Under Review Jul 24, 2007
Other species covered by Hall's order are the Southwestern willow flycatcher, white-tailed prairie dog, arroyo toad, California red-legged frog, Canada lynx and 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies. "We want to make sure that the science is true," Hall told reporters. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Decisions on species to be reviewed Jul 23, 2007
Other species covered by Hall's order are the Southwestern willow flycatcher, white-tailed prairie dog, arroyo toad, California red-legged frog, Canada lynx and 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies. Hall said he ordered the reviews based on the recommendations of his regional directors, whom he had asked to study MacDonald's decisions. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Fired Official's Endangered Species Decisions Revisited Jul 21, 2007
California red-legged frog, final critical habitat (April 13, 2006) ... The California red-legged frog may get more protected habitat. (Environment News Service)
U.S. could reverse suspect endangered species rulings Jul 21, 2007
The decisions under new review involve the following species: the white-tailed prairie dog, Preble's meadow jumping mouse (two decisions), the Hawaiian picture-wing fly, the Arroyo toad, the Southwestern willow flycatcher, the California red-legged frog and the Canada lynx. Free Newsletters. (Scientific American)
Government reviewing ex-official's endangered species decisions Jul 21, 2007
In California, the agency last year designated 450,000 acres of critical habitat for the California red-legged frog, just 11 percent of the original proposal. At the time, the decision drew criticism from environmental groups who said the habitat was far too low to protect the frog that is believed to have inspired Mark Twain's tale, "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.". (North County Times)
Famed frog's cause has new shot Jul 21, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The California red-legged frog is getting a second look from Bush administration officials, who now acknowledge politics may have trumped science in earlier endangered species decisions ... In California, the agency will be reviewing MacDonald's role in drastically reducing the critical habitat set aside for the California red-legged frog. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Good News: US Agency May Reverse 8 Decisions on Wildlife Jul 21, 2007
The species that could receive additional protection are the white-tailed prairie dog, Preble's meadow jumping mouse, 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies, the arroyo toad, the Southwestern willow flycatcher, the California red-legged frog and the Canada lynx. The extent of Rocky Mountain habitat protection for the jumping mouse is also under review. (ePluribus Media)
Agency to review species decisions Jul 21, 2007
Fish and Wildlife Director H. Dale Hall told reporters in a conference call that decisions affecting the white-tailed prairie dog, Preble's meadow jumping mouse (involved in two decisions), arroyo toad, southwestern willow flycatcher, California red-legged frog, Canada lynx and 12 species of Hawaiian picture-wing flies will be re-examined. First as a special assistant and later as deputy assistant secretary for fish, wildlife and parks, MacDonald was involved in more than 200 endangered-species... (Seattle Times)
Forget who's in and who's out - community park is for everyone Jun 28, 2007
All of these permits have incorporated protections for the California red-legged frog and other species of concern. California Fish and Game and the Coastal Commission staff have given early advice to the city that endangered species issues are not a park-stopper. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Compare parkland to a beautiful home you can't afford Jun 21, 2007
The actual use of the house and yard would be limited because of endangered species - the California red-legged frog - found on the property. The family couldn't actually live in the house, but on occasion, would be allowed to walk quietly along selected trails set back from the frog's habitat. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Golf course vetoed despite a fistful of dollars Jun 15, 2007
Opponents of the development said up to a fifth of an endangered orchid called the Yadon's piperia would be destroyed, and terrain removed for threatened species such as the California red-legged frog featured in Mark Twain's story of jumping frog competitions. "This is the most egregious example of developers seeking to circumvent the coastal act I can remember. It's wholesale destruction of the environment," commissioner Sara Wan said. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Calif. panel votes against Pebble Beach golf project backed by Clint Eastwood and Arnold Palmer Jun 15, 2007
Opponents also said the development would threaten California red-legged frog and the endangered Yadon's piperia, an orchid. They rejoiced when they heard the vote. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Commission To Vote On Controversial Golf Project Jun 14, 2007
Specifically, opponents said the development would threaten native Monterey pine forest that support the threatened California red-legged frog and the endangered Yadon's piperia, an orchid. According to the Coastal Commission's recent report, 150 acres of forest would be affected by the plan. (KSBW 8, CA)
'Reckless destroyer' Jun 2, 2007
Oh man, stop the presses -- the California red-legged frog is disappearing, along with Oregon's blue Fenders butterfly, along with the endangered plants it needs to survive. So that's in another state. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Quarry blamed for Pilarcitos discharge May 19, 2007
The creek is home to several rare species including federally threatened steelhead trout, the threatened California red-legged frog and the endangered San Francisco garter snake, according to the Committee for Green Foothills Web site. Want to talk about this story. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Disappearance of amphibians points to troubled waters May 6, 2007
- California red-legged Frog, which is endangered and threatened by development. This is the species of Mark Twain's jumping frog of Calaveras County. (North County Times)
Save Mount Diablo buys crucial parcel Feb 13, 2007
An endangered species, California red-legged frog, has been confirmed on the land, which may also hold threatened and endangered species such as the Alameda whipsnake, the burrowing owl, the San Joaquin kit fox and the California tiger salamander. A study is planned to confirm what species make the canyon home. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
