Island Fox

08/28/2026

Island foxes at LAcon V, the World Science Fiction Convention
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Mike Watling

08/15/2026

Join Friends of the Island Fox
Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm (PT) for
“Date with a Fox” on Zoom for
Museums & Environmental Toxicology:
Micro/nanoplastic bioaccumulation in San Nicolas Island foxes 
with
Dr. Eve Rowland 

We’ve all seen bits of plastic at the beach or along a waterway, but it also comes off our clothes and containers. There is growing evidence that microplastic is impacting human health, but what about wildlife?

Dr. Eve Rowland is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. Her current research focuses on using museum collections to better understand environmental toxicology and how wildlife populations have been impacted by novel environmental contaminants.

Micro/nanoplastics and their link to detrimental health effects are a global concern, but there has been limited research into wildlife populations. Dr. Rowland’s work in collaboration with the Museum of Southwestern Biology at the University of New Mexico brought her to investigate island fox specimens. San Nicolas Island foxes are an especially vulnerable population of conservation concern.

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Mike Watling

08/12/2026

10 years ago today (8/11) the island fox was down listed and removed from the endangered species list, the fastest recovery since the inception of the ESA in 1971. Thanks to all our supporters for not only making this happen, but continuing to ensure the survival of this special creature.

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06/13/2026

This beautiful Saturday we are in Fillmore at the Condor Country Festival, come on down and help celebrate!! We’ll have all our fun artifacts and merch!!

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06/07/2026

This beautiful Sunday at the Santa Barbara Zoo, come on down and help celebrate!! We’ll have all our fun artifacts and merch!!

Help us raise funds to support recovery efforts for Santa Rosa Island

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05/27/2026

In the wake of the recent fire on Santa Rosa Island, Blackwood Wines is partnering with Friends of the Island Fox through their 2024 Collaboration Chardonnay, featuring the island fox proudly on the label. Created with their friends at , this special-release Chardonnay supports conservation, education, and recovery efforts on the island.

All profits from every bottle sold through the end of June will be donated to the Island Fox Fire Fund.

About Blackwood Wines:
Blackwood Wines is a small, husband‑and‑wife–run winery founded by Patrick and Emma. Producing only a few barrels each year, we focus on crafting the wines we love to share with the people we love—our friends and family. Our goal is to create balanced, structured wines that honor the place and season in which the grapes were grown, delivering character and quality without compromise.

Fire photo courtesy of Paul Hiott

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05/25/2026

Santa Rosa Island Fire Update 5.25.2026

As of today, the Santa Rosa Island wildfire has burned 18,379 acres and is ~87% contained, with no significant growth in recent days. It is the largest wildfire in California this year, it has impacted nearly a third of this ecologically unique island.

Crews are transitioning into mop-up operations, securing the perimeter and extinguishing remaining hotspots in challenging, remote terrain.

Santa Rosa Island is home to species found nowhere else. While impacts are still being assessed, early surveys suggest the rare Torrey pine grove may largely remain intact—a hopeful sign.

We are working with our partners to monitor wildlife impacts—including the island fox and island spotted skunk—and support recovery efforts ahead.

Thank you to the firefighters and park staff protecting this extraordinary place.

Stay tuned for ways you can help

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05/25/2026

05/21/2026

From http://www1.islandfox.org/
As of Thursday, May 21, 2026:

The fire on Santa Rosa Island has now burned 17,554 acres, but is reported to be 44% contained. Specific news on wildlife and rare plants remains limited. This is what we know:

Official report from government agencies 5/21/26 on the fire (https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cacnp-santa-rosa-island-fire)

Highlights: Increased humidity has assisted firefighting. Today firefighters along the western fire edge are concentrating on the Cloud Forest area and working south. The fire has passed through Water Canyon, but damage to the campground was minimal.

According the official report: "Resource Advisors continue working alongside firefighters to ensure that sensitive species and the island's cultural assets are accommodated as effectively as possible throughout firefighting operations."

The Santa Barbara Independent reports that members of the Chumash Fire Department have joined the firefighting effort and will work with Resource Advisors on protecting Chumash cultural resources.

Containment lines are being established along Telephone Road in the area of Cherry Canyon.