760,071 Acres Proposed for Frog Habitat Protection in California

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USFWS proposes massive 760,071-acre protection plan across California for foothill yellow-legged frogs that have vanished from 50% of their habitat.

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Sierra Nevada mountains receive largest protected area with 307,772 acres, while South Coast gets designated 10,077 acres for amphibian conservation.

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Dams, wildfires, urbanization, invasive species, diseases, and pesticides threaten these stream-dwelling amphibians across California's waterways.

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Oakland Zoo's conservation success story releases more than 250 zoo-raised frogs into Plumas National Forest through collaborative restoration efforts.

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Federal protection plan balances amphibian recovery with essential activities like forest fire prevention across critical habitats.

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Half of designated land falls under federal management, while private landowners face regulations only when using federal resources.

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Fort Hunter Liggett military base receives exemption due to existing wildlife protection protocols.

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Public comment period remains open through March 17, 2025, under docket number FWS-R8-ES-2023-0157 at regulations.gov.

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These year-round stream inhabitants synchronize their lifecycle with seasonal water conditions, maintaining ecosystem balance.

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