Vernal Pools
…layer called hardpan. The water stays perched above the hardpan, where we see it in the shallow depressions called vernal pools. The pools host hundreds of species of tiny aquatic…
What Are Vernal Pools?
…temporary wetlands that fill up with winter rains. The pools have a layer of hardpan in the soil that prevents the water from soaking through. So, the water stays perched…
Botta’s Pocket Gopher
Botta’s Pocket Gopher is tan to medium brown and often the color of the local soil. The gopher uses its short, powerful front legs and neck to “swim” through soil…