Galt council revives Delta Greens senior housing project. This Bee story describes FOSH's reaction to the reversal of Galt's City Council on allowing a sprawl project next to the Cosumnes Preserve to be processed.
Elk Grove May Alter Swainson's Hawk Mitigation Program Despite opposition from Friends of the Swainson's Hawk to the reduction in protection, the City plans to go forward with major changes in its Swainson's Hawk mitigation ordinance.
Grounded Birds Take Flight, September 19, 2008 FOSH Treasurer leads group in releasing Swainson's Hawks from rehabilitation by California Foundation for Birds of Prey.
Friends of Swainson's Hawk recognized in Top 100 Sacramento Magazine's List of the 100 Most Influential and Powerful.
Population Study of Swainson's Hawks "Population structure and genetic diversity in Swainson's Hawks(Buteo swainsoni): implications for conservation," by Joshua M. Hull, Richard Anderson, Michael Bradbury, Jim Estep and Holly B. Ernst, May 2007. This study compares Central Valley (CV) Swainson's Hawks with Great Basin/Great Plains region (GBGP)Swainson's Hawks. It concludes that ". . . apparent differences between the CV and GBGP in traits with potential fitness consequences (migratory behavior and morphology) along with marked decline in numbers in California call for careful conservation, management and monitoring of Swainson's Hawks in the CV."
Elk Grove Citizen Story on FOSH Workshop in Elk Grove September 24, 2007
Sacramento Bee Elk Grove Edition Guest Commentary by Jude Lamare on October 4, 2007
Sacramento Bee Story on FOSH President, Judith Lamare, "Fierce Defender of the Hawk"
Swainson's Hawk List Serv at Yahoo Groups
A discussion group for conservation issues facing Friends of the Swainson's Hawk in California, this group facilitates research, analysis, policy development and advocacy to protect the Swainson's Hawk. Posted files include bird lists for Natomas and Fisherman's Lake.