Paula Lane Action Network is a grassroots conservation nonprofit, advocating open space and habitat protection. Based in Sonoma County (www.paulalaneactionnetwork.org).

Expertise in American Badger habitat and species. BadgerMap is an ongoing project to document habitat and species sightings in Sonoma County, California, and the Bay Area region. This elusive, shy mammal gets a bad rap. It is an amazing species that creates habitat for others such as burrowing owl, Calif. Tiger Salamander and Calif. Red-Legged Frog. It helps manage gopher and vole and mouse populations. The American Badger is a great friend to have near a garden. For reports, contact us - we'll add your sighting to the BadgerMap project -- info@paulalaneactionnetwork.org.